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Case Examples
 | Doctor on a chip - POC Fund - Brunel University
The project is essentially a DNA lab-on-a-chip and software system and will enable distinguishable DNA/RNA sequences to be detected and so will spawn a wide range of assays for food pathogens and subsequently a wider range of human diagnostics. Prototypes have been constructed and licensing discussions are at an advanced stage.
|  |  | | Biosynthesis of Carotenoids - POC Fund - Royal Holloway, University of London
A novel carotenoid producing bacteria has been discovered and patented. This bacteria has the potential to be used as a probiotic and colourant especially food / fish colourant. It has many benefits over existing bacterial strains as it is spore forming i.e. it is stable so can be added to any food without the need for refrigeration. Opportunities for licensing are being discussed with a number of major European food producers and ingredient suppliers.
| |  | | Hypha Super Yield Bioactive Extracts - POC Fund - Westminster University
Chemical investigations of bioactive extracts of fermentations of basidiomycete fungi with Hypha having exclusive access to a unique collection of more than 2,500 species of fungi. A target market of bio firms who are always looking to combat infections in animal, agricultural and human health markets. Follow on investment from commercial funds has now been received.
| |  | | Realtime Ultrasonic Fingerprinting: Ultradrop - POC Fund - Kingston University
A novel method for measuring the consistency of liquids in industrial processes. Measuring resonance of liquid droplets as they form and then fall from a surface is a consistent way of determining similarity between liquids. Acoustic waves offer greater flexibility and the information provided can generate more long-term value than current laser-based systems.
| |  | | Let's Engage - Stimulus Fund - Roehampton University
Let's Engage is a web-based, marketing services infrastructure designed to help Roehampton University in the delivery of short courses and CPD programmes to non-graduate/post-graduate participants. It uses converging and emerging contact technologies to build cohesive online and real world communities. (Contact technologies include, email, web, call centre, digital print, video conferencing, sms, podcasting etc). Let's Engage will provide a unique environment for universities and their target audiences to integrate and build learning, business and professional relationships online that deliver value to all participants, tutors and partners.
| |  | | Coping with Haemophilia Pain - Stimulus Fund - Thames Valley University
This work builds on two previous projects on pain coping in haemophilia, which produced 1) a booklet and DVD for patients on coping with haemophilia joint pain that are being presently evaluated in a longitudinal randomised controlled trial, and 2) workshops for patients and health professionals on coping with haemophilia joint pain. The website project makes those and other materials available to an international audience, provide the medium for an on-line community of individuals affected by haemophilia, and provide a focus for collaboration and commercial development. The website has two areas, one for affected individuals (haemophilia patients and their families and anyone affected personally by haemophilia) and one for health professionals.
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