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10 top biotechnology innovations 2023
These are the biotechnology innovations that are poised to make the biggest impact on biotech R&D in 2023
Immuno-oncology research and innovation: open directory
Next-generation immuno-oncology research and innovation, submitted by universities and institutes in response to our Global Challenge campaign
Addressing the next Global Challenge: cancer immunotherapies to treat solid tumours
Our latest Global Challenge campaign, launching in February 2023, will aim to mobilise the academia-industry ecosystem to accelerate new cancer immunotherapies targeting solid tumours
Top microbiome innovations 2023
Top microbiome innovations: the top 12 submissions to our Global Challenge campaign leveraging the microbiome to prevent disease and improve health
23 top innovations for 2023, identified by the global R&D community
A profile of the top academic innovations for 2023 with the most demand from the global industry R&D community
How to get research patented: a quick guide for academic researchers
Getting research patented can be a daunting process, this blog guides academics through the process using example scenarios at each stage
Microbiome research and innovation: open directory
Microbiome research and innovation, submitted by universities and institutes in response to our Global Challenge campaign
Top tips for Technology Transfer Office websites
The best practices for TTO websites to aid technology commercialisation processes
6 Ways to Build and Extend Your Network as a Scientific Researcher
A how-to guide for scientific researchers to create and nurture a network
Bayer Consumer Health launch microbiome research call for academics through IN-PART
Microbiome research call for academics launched to find targeted solutions for imbalances in skin, digestive and upper respiratory microbiomes
Top water innovations 2022
Top water innovations 2022: A list of the top 20 submissions to our Global Challenge campaign on water pollution and wastewater management
Top tips for writing academic research submissions for Discover
In this blog, our academic liaison officer, Callum Turner, gives best practices for writing academic research submissions for Discover
Water pollution research and innovation: open directory
Water pollution research and innovation, submitted by universities and institutes in response to our Global Challenge campaign
University-industry matchmaking: how companies and academic institutes find new partners
University-industry matchmaking for companies and academic institutes to find the perfect research partner
Addressing the next global challenge: water pollution and wastewater treatment
Our next Global Challenge campaign, launching in May 2022, will aim to mobilise the academia-industry ecosystem to address water pollution and wastewater treatment
How should academia and industry tackle the plastic pollution crisis?
Lessons from our Global Challenge campaign mobilising the academia-industry ecosystem to tackle plastic pollution
IN-PART staff picks: Top oncology innovations
Discover Research Manager, Katie Syddall highlights the top oncology innovations on the platform that have caught her eye
Top sustainable plastic innovations 2022
Top sustainable plastic innovations 2022: a list of the 15 top submissions to our Global Challenge campaign based on levels of engagement from industry
University-industry collaboration: A glossary of terms
A glossary of frequently used phrases relating to university-industry collaboration, including types of collaboration, funding, stages of development, and intellectual property
Will solutions to the plastic crisis come from academia-industry collaboration? (key talking points)
A conversation with three experts from academia and industry to discuss research collaborations and partnerships, and whether they can find solutions to the plastic crisis.
IN-PART has been acquired by Inova, the leading biopharma partnering platform
IN-PART has been acquired by Inova in a major step forward for academia-industry partnering
22 top innovations for 2022, selected by the global R&D community
The results are out! These are the 22 top innovations set to make waves in 2022
Why and how to find industry funding for academic research
How to find industry funding for academic research and the benefits of partnering with companies to accelerate real-world impact
In conversation with Dow: innovation and collaboration priorities for sustainable materials (key talking points)
As part of the 'Global Challenge' campaign, Dow outlined to IN-PART their top priorities for research collaboration
Best practices for sustainable plastic university-industry collaborations
A summary of the best practices TTO's have established to ensure successful sustainable plastics collaborations with industry R&D teams
Bayer Crop Science launches plant-based protein research call for academics through IN-PART
Bayer Crop Science launch campaign with IN-PART to fund academics working on plant-based protein production for health, sustainable agriculture and industy
In conversation with Avient: external innovation priorities for more sustainable polymer manufacture (key talking points)
As part of the 'Global Challenge' campaign, Avient outlined to IN-PART their top external innovation priorities
Sustainable plastics research and innovation: open directory
Sustainable plastics research and innovation, submitted by universities and institutes in response to our Global Challenge
Can the response to Covid-19 help address other global challenges?
What we have learnt from the response to COVID-19 and how can we use these lessons to better prepare for and solve future global challenges
IN-PART Global Challenge campaign FAQs
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our sustainable plastic Global Challenge campaign
The next big challenge: Sustainable plastics and PLFs (polymers in liquid formulations)
We're working to mobilise the university-industry ecosystem in our next Global Challenge campaign to address sustainable plastics and PLFs
IN-PART staff picks: Top chemistry innovations
University Liaison Officer, Joseph Ferner highlights the top 8 chemistry innovations on the platform that have caught his eye
Why is waiving patents on COVID-19 research controversial?
Waiving patents on Covid-19 vaccines would accelerate an equitable rollout, but this isn't a simple solution for universities and industry communities involved
Top Covid-19 innovations 2021: Medical devices and transmission prevention
The top COVID-19 innovations 2021 in medical devices and transmission prevention gathered from our latest open call for research
Top 10 new nanotechnology innovations
A list of the top new nanotechnology innovations viewed most by industry on our matchmaking platform since 2020
Using Discover to find new academic collaboration opportunities
A summary of how industry R&D and innovations teams can use Discover to find new academic collaboration opportunities
Top COVID-19 innovations 2021: Biotech and pharma
A list of the top COVID-19 innovations in biotechnology and pharmacology gathered from our latest open call for research
The future of the university-industry relationship
A conversation with thought-leaders from academia and industry exploring the future of the university-industry relationship
Priorities for university-industry collaboration after the pandemic
A summary of the priorities for university-industry collaboration after the COVID-19 pandemic identified by our expert academia-industry panel
Establishing successful university-industry COVID-19 collaborations
A summary of the discussion around establishing and maintaining successful university-industry COVID-19 collaborations with our webinar panellists
Navigating industry partnerships through COVID-19
A webinar summary highlighting the experiences of our panel of tech transfer professionals in navigating industry partnerships throughout the pandemic.
Industry priorities for COVID-19 a year into the pandemic
A summary of industry priorities for COVID-19 R&D from a conversation with three industry professionals at leading bioscience companies
The industry response to COVID-19: what’s the state of play one year on?
One year on from the start of the pandemic, we talked to three R&D professionals about the industry response to COVID-19
Using real-time analytics and new metrics to increase industry engagement
The key actions from our webinar about how TTO's can use real-time analytics data and metrics to boost industry engagement and inform commercialisation
Why should early career researchers be thinking about commercialisation?
A quick-read guide for why early career researchers should be thinking about university-industry collaboration and some helpful tips to start the journey.
Challenges for university-industry collaboration in 2021: What are R&D teams up against?
Looking at the results of our 2021 survey, we ask the question: what are R&D teams are up against?
Challenges for university-industry collaboration in 2021: What are technology transfer teams up against?
An overview of the challenges for university-industry collaboration in 2021 based on the responses from our annual survey
New feature launch: Industry engagement data and real-time metrics
Our new Data Insights dashboard puts industry engagement data at the fingertips of the universities and TTOs
Industry engagement metrics: An introduction to the new Data Insights dashboard from our Head of Product
An overview of the product development process of our new Data Insight dashboard as a configurable resource for industry engagement metrics
2020 content highlights: mobilising university-industry collaboration
A centralised archive of stories and developments in our drive towards mobilising university-industry collaboration in 2020
21 top innovations for 2021
A profile of the 21 top innovations for 2021 based on article views from our industry R&D community
Mobilising the university-industry community against COVID-19
An outline of the outcomes from our COVID-19 call for research and how the pandemic has affected the tech transfer community
Best practices for academic engagement: Q&A with Durham University
A case study in best practices for academic engagement: How Durham University works with other regional institutes to drive commercialisation
What do R&D teams want from universities?
A summary of the key-take home messages from our webinar panel discussion on what R&D teams want from universities
Meet the Team: Hannah Sewell, Senior Software Developer
For our latest meet the team Q&A we spoke with Hannah, a senior software developer at IN-PART, about the evolution of her career that started as a scientist
UK universities still expect Brexit to impact university-industry collaboration for life science research
IN-PART's annual user survey reveals that academia and industry are split over what impact Brexit will have on university-industry collaboration
Untapped sources of innovation
When it comes to finding the best partners for collaborative R&D, companies relying on established academic networks are missing out on overlooked sources of innovation
20 Top innovations for 2020
Our 20 top innovations for 2020 showcases the highest performing articles on IN-PART in 2019, based on article reads by industry R&D professionals
Meet the Team Q&A: Leah Nolan, University Liaison Officer
Shining a light on the people behind the platform, this series uncovers the motivations, interests and expertise of the people that make IN-PART tick
Turning introductions into successful university-industry partnerships
From an the early conversation to formalising agreements, we spoke with two tech transfer professionals to ask how they initiate new university-industry partnerships
Why (and how) should academics commercialise research?
Why commercialise research? In short, it can advance discovery in ways that individual academics can’t alone
KiwiNet Q&A: Technology transfer in New Zealand
To get a better understanding of technology transfer in New Zealand, we spoke with KiwiNet about their approach to collaborating with industry
Communicating science to industry: How to write an effective technology disclosure
Communicating science to industry: Successful commercialisation depends on delivering all the relevant information in an engaging way
How do R&D teams evaluate new opportunities?
We spoke with our industry community to find some answers: How do companies evaluate innovation from academia?