Dr Kath Mackay, Chief Scientific Officer at Bruntwood SciTech, insists that investment in scientific talent and research is not enough on its own. To stay globally competitive in life sciences, the UK must invest in the infrastructure and ecosystems...

Discovery Park has launched applications for its immersive business growth programme, ‘Discovery Spark’, seeking early-stage companies in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic health. Partnered with health-specialist venture capital firm Zinc, the initiative offers expert-led business skills sessions and the opportunity to secure...

A major investment is helping English universities work with partners to develop emerging - and strengthen place-based - commercialisation ecosystems. Research England is investing £30 million into four ambitious regional projects through the initiative. These projects will help universities, industry and...

UK health tech and life sciences startups raised $1.8 billion in venture capital investment in Q1 2025, the sector’s second strongest quarter on record, according to HSBC* analysis. Health was the UK’s most funded sector this quarter by a wide...

In the contemporary business landscape, data has emerged as a key asset, serving as the lifeblood that drives decision-making and strategic planning. The 2020s have ushered in an era where businesses are inundated with a wealth of data from diverse...

Charles Walford, Senior Development Director and Head of Life Sciences, Stanhope PLC, considers the opportunities and challenges facing the UK’s life sciences ecosystem. The past two years have propelled life sciences into the mainstream. The sector had already seen strong...