The University of Liverpool is driving the transfer of technology generated from its innovative research – investing in academic founders to create spin-out companies and license novel technologies to create impact for a better world.
The latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF4) results recognise our excellent progress in 'IP and Commercialisation' where we now sit in the highest quintile amongst the country’s leading universities for knowledge exchange. In 2023, the University leapt into the top 20 of the Octopus Ventures Rankings that measures universities’ success at turning their academic achievements into thriving companies. Making our institution the highest-ranked university in the North West region.
Enterprise at the University of Liverpool
The Enterprise Team has grown significantly thanks to University support, and helps to support investable founders through training, coaching and mentoring. These activities have led to:
- 24 spin-outs supported in the last six years
- 23 million + in intellectual property (IP) related income to the University since 2018 (HE-BCI 2023/24)
- £2.7 million in intellectual property (IP) related income to the University (HE-BCI 2023/24)
- £8.9 million industry, grant and translational funding secured for projects in the pipeline (2023/24)
- 131 jobs created (HE-BCI in 2023/24).
The University has committed a total of £5.6 million in Enterprise Investment Funding (EIF) since 2018. This has de-risked technology in the pipeline and leveraged a further £28 million of investment, industry and grant funding into our spin-out companies and the University.
Read our Enterprise Annual Report 2023/24 (pdf document), which sets our achievements, provides case studies of some of our spin-out ventures and outlines the strategy for growth over the next five years.
Read previous reports below:
Enterprise Annual Report 2021/22
Over the past year, we've made impressive progress in executing our enterprise strategy, with visible benefits from our investments in capabilities and partnerships to support spin-out growth. Our ambition is to build on these successes, working together to position the University at the forefront of UK innovation. This report recognises the collective effort of individuals, departments, and external partners.
Professor Anthony Hollander, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Impact
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