University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development

Poster graphic with a stock image of a semiconductor circuit in pink and purple light, with text saying 'Critical Technologies Innovation Fund' and the logo for the University of Glasgow.

🚨 Exciting funding news 🚨

The University of Glasgow is delighted to announced the launch of a new Critical Technologies Innovation Fund!

Find out how it can help critical technologies projects accelerate their commercial journey.

🔗🌳 For full details, see top of Linktree in our bio.

#innovation

TileBio team, pictured, left to right: Dr Ke Yuan, Professor David Chang, Dr Christopher Walsh and Professor John Le Quesne.

TileBio, a spin-out company from @glasgow.ac.uk, has secured £1.6M seed investment to launch AI technology that is improving the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

#innovation #lifescience #pathology #cancer

🔗🌳 See Linktree in our bio for full story.

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If you’re curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start, then don’t miss this series of online business workshops delivered by Converge @convergec.bsky.social

🔗 See our 🔗🌳 for details.

Pictured left to right, Quantcore co-founders Dr Valentino Seferai (CTO), Dr Jack Brennan (CEO), Wridhdhisom Karar (Measurement Lead), and Prof Martin Weides (Scientific Advisor)

Quantcore, a University of Glasgow spin-out, has raised £2.5m in seed funding to create a sovereign supply chain in quantum hardware.

#innovation #spinouts | @glasgow.ac.uk

▪️ See our 🔗🌳 in bio for full story.

Professor Wendy Loretto profile photo announced as the University of Glasgow new Head of School at the Adam Smith Business School

Professor Wendy Loretto has been announced as the new Head of our Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social

Currently Professor of Organisational Management at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, Prof Loretto starts her new role on 20 April. Welcome to #TeamUofG, Wendy!

gla.ac/4tRyFSE

Poster graphic with text and imagery promoting Spin out IP Clinic offered by IP support firm Lawrie.

Great opportunity here for founders looking for practical guidance on protecting and structuring their valuable IP from day one.

Sign up now, contact on poster.

#innovation #entrepreneurs #glasgow

Modern red sandstone building with tall vertical windows at the University of Glasgow, identified as the new Adam Smith Building

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched a Skills Academy to develop future fintech and financial regulation talent.

The @uofgasbs.bsky.social is an academic partner with @fintechscotland.com and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social

More: gla.ac/4qSvDM2

Considering Converge 2026? Join our online workshop (12 Feb) to learn how to craft a standout application that conveys the commercial potential and real-world impact of your #research or #innovation - with guidance from our expert team. Sign up here www.convergechallenge.com/workshops/

Poster montage promoting the Converge entrepreneurial programme, showing an image of UofG academic and LotusDX co-founder Dr Ali Tajabadi and a tagline 'Let your ingenuity lead the way.'

Ready to turn your research or creativity into an impactful business? Converge 2026 is now open for applications!

Open to staff, students & recent graduates, this is your chance to test & validate your idea in a safe space.

Apply by 2 April convergechallenge.com

@convergec.bsky.social

A new inflammation imaging tool from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow has been found to be safe and tolerable in healthy humans.➡️ eil.ac/LW223/B

@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uofgied.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk

Montage of six headshots in a grid showing some of the founders behind ventures being supported by the MedTech Innovation Fund at the University of Glasgow in 2025-26.

Trailblazers of MedTech ... meet the new cohort of entrepreneurs transforming healthcare through cutting-edge innovation, technology and AI-driven solutions @glasgow.ac.uk and supported by our flagship #MedTech #Innovation Fund.

#StartUps #Glasgow

📣 More on our 🔗🌳, see bio.

Banner of three images: spin-out operator inspecting a touch-screen console; a prototype device in situ; and the CEO of Clyde Hydrogen James Peck.

"It’s a massive moment for the business ... "

University of Glasgow spin-out hails milestone breakthrough in hydrogen energy process.

▪️ See 🔗🌳 in bio for more

#innovation #enterprise #cleanenergy | @glasgow.ac.uk

📣 Calling all innovation-curious staff and students.

There’s still time to register for @glasgow.ac.uk's exciting new pilot programme - Innovation & Enterprise 101.

Our in-person session explores the funding & support ecosystem to develop your business idea.

🔗 See our link 🌳

#Innovation

A breakthrough development in nanofabrication from @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help support the development of new wireless, flexible, high-performance transparent electronic devices.

Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

🎄Wishing our Innovation and Economic Development community a very Merry Christmas 🎄

Thank you for an inspiring year of collaboration, creativity and impact across @glasgow.ac.uk and beyond.

We look forward to exciting times in 2026—thank you for being with us.

#TeamUofG #Innovation #Glasgow

The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner!

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. ❤️

'Thank you for making my first few months as Principal so enjoyable & rewarding. I hope you have a relaxing holiday, and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in 2026.'
 
Our Principal Prof Andy Schofield shares an end of year message for our community.
 
#TeamUofG

🎁 There’s still time to make a difference this Christmas! 🎄

We’re proud to be supporting Sunny Govan’s Festive Toy Appeal once again, in partnership with GRID and the Living Laboratory — helping to bring smiles to local children and families this festive season.

Poster image with logos of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian universities, against a blue background and with graphic symbols for people and ideas and collaboration.

The @glasgow.ac.uk is to partner with @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social to enhance the two institutions’ capacity for entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialisation.

▪️ Read full story via link in bio.

#Innovation #collaboration #ScottishFundingCouncil

‼️Reminder that our Winter Warmer Family Day is tomorrow, Saturday 6th December 12-3pm
🆓 All activities are free, and most are drop-in
☕️ Cafe open for refreshments
🌟Come along for some festive fun!
🔗More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-w...

Laboratory scene at Keltic Pharma showing researcher and colleagues working on projects at the Advanced Research Centre at the University of Glasgow.

Keltic Pharma Therapeutics awarded $1.3 million from Gates Foundation for malaria drug discovery programme.

▪️Full story via link in bio.

#spinout #innovation | @uofgarc.bsky.social | @uofglasgow.bsky.social

The pillars in the cloisters illuminated with warm fairy lights.

It's that magical time of the year again! Our winter lights are officially on in the Cloisters ✨

View over Glasgow Riverside Innovation District from the south side of the River Clyde looking north over the Riverside Museum, the Tall Ship at Pointhouse Quay, the Clydeside Expressway and towards the Gilmorehill Campus of the University of Glasgow.

Grassroots and community voluntary initiatives across Glasgow are receiving more than £55,000 from the University of Glasgow.

Read more about how the GRID Civic Grant Fund is being used. Link in bio.

#TeamUofG #InnovationDistricts #Glasgow

Fermilab’s SQMS Center funded with $125 million to shape the future of quantum information science The SQMS Center enters a new era focused on scaling quantum systems from discovery to deployment — driving innovation in computation, communication and sensing.

Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social led by @weides.bsky.social are part of a @fermilab.bsky.social project to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum information science, backed by $125m in new investment.

Read more here: news.fnal.gov/2025/11/ferm...

🚨 University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund is now OPEN for applications 🚨

🔗 For details about the criteria, how to apply and to book free tickets to the Q&A sessions click here: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ri...

#medtech #entrepreneurship #innovation #glasgow

2/2 Up to 18 places are available for researchers from universities in Glasgow region including @uofglasgow.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social, @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social and @uniwestscotland.bsky.social.

Composite graphic panel featuring image of men and women around a table in discussion, with the logos of Glasgow ICURe Discover programme partners, and details about the programme, namely that applications are now open and the closing date is 4 September.

‼️ Glasgow ICURe Discover Programme is now OPEN for applications ‼️

🔗 Find the application form and further details on the ICURe website, via our bio-Linktree. Also there, find details of an in-person Q&A session on 20 August.

#Innovation #Glasgow

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Participants and facilitators on the Create, Make & Innovate film making Summer School that was hosted by teams at University of Glasgow, GMAC and SWG3 throughout July, seen pictured outside Gilmorehill Halls.

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have gained skills in creative arts and filmmaking while getting a taste of life at the University of Glasgow. 

www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

#WideningParticipation #Glasgow #TeamUofG

@uofgartshums.bsky.social @swg3glasgow.bsky.social #gmac

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‼️ NEWS FLASH ‼️

📣 Following a successful programme last year, the University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund will open again for applications on the 14 August 2025.

An update on application criteria and how to apply will be available on ‘Call Open’ day.

#medtech #innovation #glasgow 😃

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