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	Make 2012 the year to be more innovative With economic growth expected to be low or flat for the next year or so, now is the time to examine your strategic business model. Business Model canvas is an exciting new approach to business modelling. Captum's next MasterClass allows you to experience the process of designing creative business models for innovation. more..	03/02/12
	Microsoft Research, ARM and Pure sponsor TEDxGranta 2012: Alive & Kicking World-leading computer lab, Microsoft Research, pioneering microprocessor developers ARM and recruitment specialists Pure are giving their backing to TEDxGranta 2012: Alive & Kicking, which takes place at The Junction, Cambridge, on Friday 9th March 2012. more..	03/02/12
	Mantracourt enhances wireless instrumentation range with pulse acquisition module Leading electronic instrumentation manufacturer Mantracourt has announced the release of its new wireless telemetry pulse acquisition module. more..	02/02/12
	Intellectual Property – Protecting your ideas and your business For innovation and knowledge-based business intellectual property is often the most important asset. Understanding how best to protect such an asset, and the key steps that are required is therefore critical to the success of the business more..	02/02/12
	No-fees offer for employers to mark National Apprenticeship Week Cambridge Regional College is waiving the fees on many of its apprenticeship programmes next week to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. more..	02/02/12
	Salimetrics to exhibit at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in London The Salimetrics team will be present throughout the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, to be held at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London from 18 to 20 April. more..	01/02/12
	Cambridgeshire company set to expand into the US Toby Churchill Ltd to open US branch to support sales of Lightwriter products in the USA. more..	01/02/12
	Cambridge event proves companies can grow 10x in a year - if they have the right team in place On Thursday 16th February 2012, six of the region’s most exciting young entrepreneurs will pitch to an audience of senior executives, value added business angels and serial entrepreneurs to find talented people who can help them grow their businesses. more..	01/02/12
	Horizon and UK NEQAS ICC announce partnership to improve accuracy of lung cancer diagnostic testing Horizon’s genetically defined human genomic reference standards are to be used in FISH and IHC proficiency testing to help guide personalised medicine. more..	01/02/12
	Project to improve radiotherapy planning A collaborative project between physicists, oncologists and computer scientists at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, launched last month, will develop improved tools for the planning of high precision radiotherapy. Accel-RT will also help overcome time constraints that currently limit the use of complex radiotherapy treatment. more..	01/02/12
	Future looks bright as Melbourn promotes to expand team Melbourn Scientific, a leading provider of analytical and formulation contract research services for the pharma and biotech industries, is broadening its management team to position itself for further growth. Laboratory Manager Derek Solomon has been promoted to Operations Director, with immediate effect. more..	31/01/12
	Qi3 Accelerator leads £1.5m investment in High Value Manufacturing Loughborough-based industrial inspection instrumentation company Phase Vision has closed a £1.5m funding round led by Qi3 Accelerator and Octopus Investments. more..	31/01/12
	Saliva test to monitor Estrogen 'needle free' during IVF treatment launches in the USA Boston IVF, in conjunction with Salimetrics, have developed a needle free method to monitor Estrogen levels during IVF. This technique can reduce the number of needle sticks by up to six a week during treatment. more..	31/01/12
	Electrifying UK villages with transparent solar panels It’s a common myth that the UK doesn’t have sufficient sunlight for solar energy. In fact England receives a higher solar radiance on average than Germany, while Germany represents half of Europe’s installed solar capacity, generating over 3% of the country’s total electricity. more..	31/01/12
	New Virtual Communications Director service plugs a gap for SMEs The Foundry House today announces the launch of its new Virtual Communications Director service that provides SMES with strategic planning, advice and support whilst simultaneously developing the PR/Marketing and Communications skills of in-house staff via training and/or mentoring. more..	31/01/12
	Cord blood banking comes to Cambridge The Directors of Global Regulatory Services (GRS) were present at the London Regenerative Medicine Network (LRMN) event on 25th January where the announcement was made regarding the new Partnership between the Virgin Health Bank and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. more..	31/01/12
	New email functionality launched for Clinked Clinked, the online collaboration and project management platform from Rabbitsoft, has launched a functionality whereby users can add documents quickly and easily via email. more..	31/01/12
	Ian Collins to address Entrepreneurs on the Move Ian Collins, serial entrepreneur and recent chairman of Light Blue Optics, will address Connectedcambridge.com's regular (last Wednesday in the month) networking event on February 29th at CB2 in Norfolk Street. more..	30/01/12
	Blue Chip Technology chooses Matrox technology for video wall solution Computer manufacturer Blue Chip Technology leverages Matrox Mura controller boards to develop integrated video wall solutions. more..	30/01/12
	TeraView secures $5.5m to fund growth in key markets TeraView, the Cambridge-based pioneer and leader in Terahertz systems and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has secured $5.5m of investment from a consortium of US, Asian and EU based institutional and corporate investors. more..	30/01/12
	Deadline extended to 3 February for 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards 'Cambridge News' announces that the nomination deadline for its Business Excellence Awards has been extended to Friday (3 February 2012). With the standard higher than ever and with the introduction of the TWI Technology Engineering Award, the awards organising committee has decided to extend the nomination period by one week. more..	28/01/12
	Thoroughbred speed gene has its origins in native breeds Research by a team of scientists suggests that a variant of the so-called speed gene found in top racehorses can be traced back to a single British mare living around 300 years ago. That mare may have had a similar genetic make-up to today's sturdy native ponies. more..	26/01/12
	BlueGnome's aneuploidy screening platform, 24sure, improves implantation rates three-fold BlueGnome’s single cell aneuploidy screening platform, 24sure, used to screen embryos for chromosome abnormalities, has increased embryo implantation three-fold, states a paper published in the journal 'Fertilisation in Vitro'. more..	26/01/12
	PragmatIC's imprinted logic moving into commercial production PragmatIC Printing Ltd, the pioneer in imprinted logic circuits, today announced plans to move its technology to pilot-scale production under an agreement with the Printable Electronics Technology Centre at The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI). more..	26/01/12
	BACTEST closes £900k funding round UK based BACTEST Ltd. today announced that it had closed a £900k funding round led by the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF), managed by Turquoise International, which invested £300k in BACTEST. more..	26/01/12
	TWI launches 'Award for Technology Engineering in International Markets' Nominations are now being sought for the TWI Award for Technology Engineering in International Markets. The winner will be announced during Cambridge Awards Week, at a presentation dinner at King's College, Cambridge on Thursday 22 March 2012. more..	26/01/12
	How wings really work A 1-minute video released by the University of Cambridge sets the record straight on a much misunderstood concept – how wings lift. more..	26/01/12
	Weaving electronics into the fabric of our physical world The integration of electronics with materials opens up a world of possibilities, the surface of which is just being scratched. Professor Arokia Nathan has joined Cambridge University to take up a new Chair in Engineering. He will be exploring the application of research that allows us to glimpse a world rivalling our wildest dreams of the future. more..	25/01/12
	CambridgeIP research reveals latest innovation trends in the integration of desalination with renewable energy The World Intellectual Property Organization has this month published a report authored by CambridgeIP examining the latest trends in innovation, technology ownership and geographical focus in the field of desalination technology, with a special focus on desalination systems using renewable energy. more..	25/01/12
	Deputy Prime Minister praises Cambridge Regional College apprenticeship programme Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described Cambridge Regional College’s apprenticeship programme as a role model for the rest of the country during a visit to the college. more..	24/01/12
	Free lectures on sci-tech employability start this week 'Empowered Employability' is a free, nine-week lecture course, which covers good business practice with a focus on science entrepreneurship. The first talk, on 'Business basics', is this Thursday (26 January) at 5.30pm, and will be followed by a free drinks reception. more..	24/01/12
	Lock and Go Security not taking it for granted Local company Lock and Go Security Limited, with the support of Route to Funding, have won a government grant to develop their new mobile lock and get it onto the shelves. more..	24/01/12
	Horizon Discovery appoints Eric Rhodes as Chief Technical Officer Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, has announced the appointment of Eric Rhodes as Chief Technical Officer, Gene Targeting. more..	23/01/12
	Leading research commercialisation body joins forces with partners to support emerging healthcare businesses PraxisUnico, the leading research commercialisation body, has joined forces with Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC) - the UK’s first open innovation bioscience campus – and the Technology Strategy Board to deliver a seminar and networking forum to support aspiring entrepreneurs and young healthcare businesses. more..	23/01/12
	Welsh Government teams up with Oxford Innovation to boost growth of life sciences firms in Wales Oxford Innovation has been appointed by the Welsh Government to deliver a new programme that will assist start-up and early stage life sciences firms with high growth potential to grow more rapidly over the next three years. more..	20/01/12
	ViewRanger Outdoor GPS app and social network launch for outdoor enthusiasts in USA Cambridge-based Augmentra has launched its ViewRanger Outdoors GPS USA app and My.ViewRanger.com social content network for US outdoor enthusiasts at this week’s OR Show, taking place in Salt Lake City, UT. more..	20/01/12
	Beremans Ltd announces publication of 'Melanoma: Interventional clinical trials activity 2006-2011' Beremans Ltd, the Cambridge-based provider of business intelligence services for the Life Sciences sector, announced today the publication of a report entitled ‘Melanoma: Interventional clinical trials activity 2006-2011'. more..	20/01/12
	Startup Masterclass and CfEL provide advice on how to build and maintain successful teams Time and time again, a recurring theme of early-stage companies regards the strength of the project and/or founder team. Building a good team is critical at the beginning, but it is just as vital once a business becomes an established SME. more..	20/01/12
	Signify keeps on growing Signify, the independent provider of fully hosted 2FA services, has kicked off 2012 by announcing a number of key new appointments. more..	20/01/12
	Free XJTAG boundary scan workshops – back by popular demand - XJTAG ‘Introduction to boundary scan’ workshops back for 2012 - First workshop scheduled for Wednesday 29th February more..	20/01/12
	Mantracourt launches blog for instrumentation engineers Mantracourt has announced the launch of a 'Blog' about specialist electronic measurement devices for sensors, to assist engineers working in the field of measurement and instrumentation. more..	20/01/12
	Small things, big thinking Using an electron microscope it’s possible for the human eye to see in minute detail the foot of the fruit fly – an appendage that is just about the same width as a human hair. more..	20/01/12
	Salimetrics to exhibit at The Biomedical Basis of Elite Performance Conference Salimetrics, World Leader in Salivary Assay Technology, will exhibit at the Biomedical Basis of Elite Performance Conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London between 19 and 21 March. more..	19/01/12
	Moss is boss at Design Icons exhibition An innovative “Moss Table” has won the People’s Choice poll to be included in the forthcoming Design Icons: Cambridge Innovation Festival exhibition at Anglia Ruskin University (8-23 February). more..	19/01/12
	How advanced behaviour modelling is helping to identify online fraud An enterprise with its research roots in Cambridge University's Department of Engineering has developed software that allows companies to track fraud. more..	19/01/12
	UK government grants will secure a step-change in the way science, literature and IP intelligence is developed The UK government’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has awarded grants to CambridgeIP to build on the company’s exceptional work in meeting the strategic information needs of R&D intensive organisations around the world. more..	17/01/12
	Smooth muscle cells created from patients’ skin cells Scientists have created cells which make up the walls of blood vessels; research could lead to new treatments and better screening for cardiovascular disease. more..	17/01/12
	Salimetrics publishes 'Frequently Asked Questions' in German, French, Spanish and Italian To assist Saliva researchers in Europe, Salimetrics has today published technical support documents in four European languages. more..	16/01/12
	Smart phones found to cause stress Consulting Tools's StressScan was used in a piece of research looking at the relationship between Smart phone use and stress. The study uncovered a vicious circle where people would use their smart phone to alleviate stress, but end up more stressed from using the phones. more..	13/01/12
	Optibrium and Cresset announce technology collaboration Optibrium, a provider of drug discovery software solutions, and software and services provider Cresset, announce an agreement to collaborate on the development of next-generation platforms, combining their unique approaches to help drug discovery projects quickly identify novel, potent compounds with a high chance of success. more..	13/01/12
	Suitpack rucksack design provides crease-free solution to cycle-commuting Cambridge Design Partnership’s innovative design allows commuters to keep fit and look smart. more..	13/01/12
	Colour blindness gives monkeys a helping hand An Anglia Ruskin University scientist has discovered that colour blind monkeys are better at catching camouflaged prey than monkeys with “normal” eyesight. more..	13/01/12
	CSR showcases VNC® Automotive technology at 2012 CES CSR demos the first wireless implementation of RealVNC's technology on the new SiRFprimaII™ its latest location aware multimedia platform. more..	12/01/12
	Optibrium expands StarDrop availability with Apple Mac compatibility CAMBRIDGE, UK, October 18, 2011 – Optibrium launches StarDrop 5.1, an upgraded version of its software platform that helps scientists to guide the design and selection of high quality, novel compounds in drug discovery. As a result of this upgrade, StarDrop’s unique capabilities to guide are now available on the Apple Mac. more..	12/01/12
	Babraham joins forces with Cambridge University's ideaSpace to accelerate enterprise The Babraham Research Campus and Cambridge University's ideaSpace have entered into a strategic relationship through which early-stage ventures will have dual access to the ‘plug and play’ laboratory facilities at Babraham and the co-working community at the ideaSpace in the Hauser Forum. more..	12/01/12
	Antenova taps global vehicle black box market with GPS RADIONOVA RF antenna modules Antenova announces their GPS RADIONOVA® RF Antenna Modules have been selected by leading Korean Vehicle Black Box manufactures iTronics, AMON and UB1 for the global markets. more..	11/01/12
	Cambridge partners with Lilly in Open Innovation Drug Discovery Platform The University of Cambridge is partnering with global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company in an active collaboration programme helping to find and develop potential new medicines, particularly in the areas of greatest need. more..	11/01/12
	Test your memory! Researchers at the University of Cambridge have launched what could be the world’s biggest ever memory experiment. more..	11/01/12
	Seeing Quantum Mechanics with the naked eye A Cambridge team have built a semiconductor chip that converts electrons into a quantum state that emits light but is large enough to see by eye. Because their quantum superfluid is simply set up by shining laser beams on the device, it can lead to practical ultrasensitive detectors. more..	10/01/12
	Blue Chip’s tiny computer module targets intelligent devices Single board computer specialists, Blue Chip Technology have announced the release of their RM2, a powerful ARM Cortex A8 based, small-footprint computer module that is ideal for powering small and portable intelligent devices. more..	10/01/12
	Are you looking for acceleration investment in High Value Manufacturing? Do you need support and investment to realise the aspirations for your technology business? Are you prepared to ‘go for growth’ despite the prevailing economic gloom? more..	10/01/12
	TiGenix reports positive results of ChondroCelect® compassionate use program TiGenix, a leading biopharmaceutical company that commercialises and develops cell therapies, today announced data from a ChondroCelect® compassionate use program (CUP), involving 43 orthopedic centers in seven European countries, treating 370 patients with ChondroCelect over the span of four years. more..	09/01/12
	EnSilica announces new design centre in India focusing on verification EnSilica has opened a new design centre in India (Bangalore), to complement its existing design facilities in the UK. The new design centre will be a centre of excellence for the advanced verification of complex semiconductor products and IP. more..	09/01/12
	Hopes for reversing age-associated effects in MS patients New research highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The study has been published in the journal 'Cell Stem Cell'. more..	09/01/12
	Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz and Dr Robert Winter OBE on 'Regenerative medicine' There are just a few places left for Cambridge Network's Open Meeting this Wednesday (11th January), so sign up now to hear Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (pictured) and Dr Robert Winter OBE, Cambridge University Health Partners. more..	08/01/12
	Reprogrammed oestrogen binding linked to more aggressive breast cancer Researchers have discovered how receptors for the female sex hormone oestrogen attach to a different part of the DNA in breast cancer patients who are more likely to relapse. more..	06/01/12
	Accelrys acquires VelQuest Corporation for $35 million SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accelrys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCL), a leading scientific enterprise research and development software and services company, announced that it has acquired privately-held VelQuest Corporation for $35 million in an all-cash transaction. more..	05/01/12
	Centre for Business Innovation New Year Briefing is released • Microfluidics consortium (MF-3) arrives in the USA in 2012, hosted by Johnson and Johnson • New Nano-Carbon-Enabled-Materials Consortium (NCEM-1) to launch in Spring 2012 • Open Innovation Practitioners’ consortium (OI-3) achieves new heights with member guided focus on Health and Wellness and New Media more..	03/01/12
	Search and rescue: scientists identify a novel therapy with potential for treating Parkinson’s disease A collaboration between virologists and neuroscientists at Cambridge University has demonstrated how viruses that cross the blood/brain barrier could be exploited to slow down, or even halt, the progress of Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. more..	27/12/11
	TiGenix obtains EUR 2.9 million FP7 grant to fund development of Cx611 in rheumatoid arthritis TiGenix, a leading biopharmaceutical company that commercialises and develops cell therapies, announced that as the coordinator of an international consortium it has obtained a substantial grant from the European Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). more..	27/12/11
	Calling enterprising women in science, engineering and technology! Cambridge University’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) is offering EnterpriseWISE - a tailored entrepreneurship course for PhD and early career women researchers working in Science, Engineering and Technology with the express purpose of developing skills, knowledge and confidence. more..	23/12/11
	‘Design icon’ SureFlap is purfect for Kiwis Cambridge scientist Sir Isaac Newton would be bemused to see that a 21st century reincarnation of one of his inventions has been nominated as a ‘design icon’. more..	23/12/11
	Just in time for Christmas! Handy Elephant will show you who’s not replying to your emails... Handy Elephant just released their new email productivity tool into beta. The tool helps people who have many conversations at the same time to see who did not yet respond to their emails. With many relationships going stale around Christmas time, Handy Elephant has got you covered. more..	22/12/11
	Graduate salaries up by £2-3k, according to ecm Salary & Benefits Survey ecm, the Cambridge-based high-tech recruitment experts who specialise in placing exceptional candidates, have released their latest annual Salary & Benefits Survey. Among other trends, the survey found that salaries paid to attract the best graduates have increased by some £2000-3000. more..	22/12/11
	TTP LabTech presents protein crystallography community with news service TTP LabTech has today launched the 2011 issue of its LabCrystal magazine, designed specifically for scientists who perform protein crystallography. more..	22/12/11
	Open call for entries to Innovact Campus Awards Now in its tenth year, the Innovact Campus Awards are again challenging Europe’s most innovative students, young researchers and entrepreneurs to demonstrate that their start-up is the most innovative and daring! more..	21/12/11
	Cambridge Enterprise announces 2011 results Income generated from the University of Cambridge’s commercialisation activities continued to rise in 2011, as did the number of intellectual property, consultancy and equity agreements signed on behalf of the University and its researchers. more..	21/12/11
	Concerns over how ‘UK plc’ will realise returns on investments into graphene research As the UK government invests into supporting graphene research, the patent activity of UK universities lags behind that of their global peers, according to research by CambridgeIP published in 'Nature Materials'. more..	20/12/11
	Sentec and EDMI partner to develop next generation smart gas meters Sentec and EDMI have announced a new partnership to produce a ‘game-changing’ product, offering utilities futureproof, affordable, and easily customised smart gas metering solutions. more..	20/12/11
	Creactive racks up cabinet solution Creactive Design have designed a new range of rack components and cabinets for Multitone. more..	19/12/11
	Dolomite launches new microfluidic system enabling Nanoparticle Synthesis Microfluidics expert Dolomite has extended its range of System Solutions to include an innovative Syringe-based Nanoparticle System allowing users to generate polymeric, metal and semi-conductor nanoparticles from 1nm to 100nm in diameter. more..	16/12/11
	Creactive designs the Safe Seat Safe seat is the latest addition to the range of products designed for Magrini by Creactive Design. The product eliminates the uncertainty of leaving a child unattended, outside or on the floor whilst attending to another baby. more..	16/12/11
	Linguamatics and ChemAxon announce project to enhance text mining in chemistry Linguamatics and ChemAxon are pleased to announce that they are partnering in a new, path-breaking project funded by EUREKA’s Eurostars Programme. The project is code-named “ChiKEL”, which means Chemically Informed Knowledge Extraction from Literature. more..	15/12/11
	AVEVA and RIEGL sign Interoperability Agreement AVEVA and RIEGL have signed an agreement which will provide customers with a complete 3D capture and engineering design solution. more..	15/12/11
	Why buttercups reflect yellow on chins Scientists discover why buttercups reflect yellow on chins – and it doesn’t have anything to do with whether you like butter. New research sheds light on the children’s game and provides insight into pollination. more..	15/12/11
	Sagentia selected by Pathogenetix to develop commercial-scale, rapid microbial detection system Sagentia has been selected by PathoGenetix to develop a commercial scale system for rapid microbial detection and strain typing based on Pathogenetix's Genome Sequence Scanning Technology (GSS). more..	14/12/11
	The mystery behind the building of muscle Researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have discovered two proteins that are essential for the fusion of muscle cells to build muscle fibres. Their discovery might help us better understand and treat illnesses such as muscle-wasting disorders and diseases of bone over-growth, in which cellular fusion is an important feature. more..	14/12/11
	Discuva raises financing for novel anti-microbial drug discovery Discuva, a newly established biopharmaceutical company identifying new antimicrobial therapies for drug-resistant infectious diseases, announced today that it has raised financing from New Wave Ventures LLP. The financing will establish the full technology platform capability and allow the progression of several specific antimicrobial programmes. more..	13/12/11
	Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) launches vibrant new website Cambridge-based accountancy firm Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) offers clients a fresher, more user-friendly experience. more..	13/12/11
	CIR Cambridge Cleantech Conferences Series is announced for 2012 CIR is offering discounted membership of its long-running conference series from calendar year 2012 for sponsors and delegate members, under the new umbrella series name. This gives members access to premium conferences such as HEAT, SHIFT, Smart Grids, Cleanpower, HVM at a rate of at least four full days a year for less than the cost of one. more..	12/12/11
	Meerkats and Avatars: the region's latest technologies Seventeen of the most exciting technologies emerging from the East of England were demonstrated at St John's Innovation Centre last week. more..	12/12/11
	Blue Chip module enables communications and tracking in embedded systems Hardware developer Blue Chip Technology have announced the general release of their 'CM1 Board', a small-footprint plug-in module that enables their acclaimed RE2 single board computer to provide communications and tracking services. more..	12/12/11
	Mantracourt launches telemetry repeater for instrumentation Mantracourt have announced the release of their Wireless Active Repeater, a module that allows wireless instrumentation transmission to span around obstacles such as buildings or walls as well as increasing range. more..	12/12/11
	Cambridge Design Partnership wins 'The Engineer' Technology and Innovation 2011 award for Best Collaboration Cambridge Design Partnership, in conjunction with the Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE), announced that its lightweight oxygen generator, developed to save lives on the frontline, has won the award for Best Collaboration in the category of Defence and Security at 'The Engineer' Technology and Innovation Awards 2011. more..	12/12/11
	Drug traceability and serialization: new report Traceability initiatives in the EU, USA and elsewhere will require pack-level coding (serialization) for prescription pharmaceuticals. This new report explains these requirements, how they will affect your global supply chain, and what action you need to take. more..	09/12/11
	IP tax proposals fall short, favour multinationals The Government has published draft legislation for its Finance Bill 2012, which includes draft measures aimed at creating improved conditions for business investment and growth in the UK. The proposals include a new tax scheme intended to reduce corporation tax for profits arising from patents, dubbed the “Patent Box”. more..	09/12/11
	Huppert's SMART move to reward innovation Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has succeeded in bringing back the SMART awards scheme for industry which will reward innovation among Cambridge’s small companies. more..	09/12/11
	Dolomite launches novel microfluidic device for advanced cell immobilization and observation In collaboration with The Gurdon Institute (University of Cambridge), Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic solutions, has introduced the Embryo Immobilisation Chip ideal for the immobilization and observation of embryos or cell aggregates of up to 150µm in diameter. more..	08/12/11
	Boost UK economy with innovation revolution Neglected mid-sized businesses missing out on technology, says the Director of St John's Innovation Centre. more..	07/12/11
	Play your part in celebration of Cambridgeshire businesses Companies of all types and sizes are being invited to play their part in Cambridge Awards Week, a major initiative to raise the profile of Cambridgeshire businesses and promote the area as a great place to work and do business. more..	07/12/11
	R&D Tax credits – Draft Finance Bill 2012 changes announced John Moore of Kingly Brookes LLP brings us up to date on the latest changes to the way the R&D tax relief schemes will operate. more..	07/12/11
	Deloitte comments on Government plans for R&D tax credit regimes The Treasury yesterday (Tues) published draft legislation which will affect both the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) and Large R&D regimes. The announcement comes following last week’s Autumn Statement during which the Chancellor outlined plans for an ‘above the line’ R&D tax credit regime which will be introduced for larger companies. more..	07/12/11
	Deloitte comments on the Patent Box regime draft legislation The Government yesterday (Tues) released draft legislation concerning Patent Box, a tax incentive aimed to encourage companies to locate their innovative activities and functions within the UK. From April 2013, Patent Box will tax income from patents at 10%, rather than the mainstream corporation tax rate. more..	07/12/11
	Huppert delighted by Government life sciences strategy A new Government strategy to promote life sciences in Cambridge and the UK has been welcomed by Cambridge MP, Julian Huppert. The strategy, which will last for 10-15 years, contains key measures to help scientific research, attract international investment and ensure that NHS patients have access to the best health care in the world. more..	06/12/11
	Design Icons: Cambridge Innovation Festival Cambridge has long been regarded as the home of innovation and creative thinking where ideas, innovation, design and technology meet. Design Icons: Cambridge Innovation Festival is a celebration of the diverse range of products designed in Cambridgeshire. more..	02/12/11
	Sixth formers broaden their horizons at the Babraham Institute The Babraham Institute opened its doors recently to over 60 sixth formers from around the region for a unique learning experience. Established in 2009, this conference provides Applied Science students with in-depth information about the Babraham Research Campus and career options related to science. more..	02/12/11
	Open Data Institute to be set up A new Institute for Open Data, one of the initiatives announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, is to be established by the Technology Strategy Board. more..	02/12/11
	What's really happening at work? The eFM Efficiency Of Employment Survey 2011 reveals low staff efficiency rates, with employees spending only 55% of their time on the job. more..	01/12/11
	From gene to function Genome-wide study investigates new gene functions in the formation of platelets. more..	01/12/11
	Anglia Ruskin’s research excellence is rewarded Members of Anglia Ruskin University’s Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences and Vision and Eye Research Unit (VERU) have been recognised by the College of Optometrists in its annual Research Excellence Awards. more..	01/12/11
	New test could help thousands of patients with high blood pressure A new test developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help doctors diagnose thousands of people with the most common curable cause of high blood pressure (hypertension). more..	01/12/11
	R&D Tax Credits – News from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2011 In his Autumn Statement yesterday (Tues), the Chancellor referred very briefly to the introduction of an “above the line tax credit in 2013 to encourage research and development by larger companies.” more..	30/11/11
	Babraham Institute to lead £3.6M research project investigating how ageing affects immunity Efforts to understand the effect of ageing on the immune system received a boost yesterday (Weds) as the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announced investment in a new £3.6 million research project, which will be led by researchers from the Babraham Institute with partners from the University of Cambridge and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. more..	30/11/11
	Oxford Investment Opportunity Network set to participate in £50 million Business Angel Co-investment Fund Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), Europe’s leading technology business angel network, is to participate in the Business Angel Co-investment Fund (Angel CoFund) announced by the government that will provide £50 million to invest in high growth companies alongside business angels. more..	30/11/11
	Celebrating Cambridgeshire’s ‘grand designs’ Anglia Ruskin University is celebrating the diverse range of products designed in Cambridgeshire, culminating in a unique Design Icons exhibition in February. more..	30/11/11
	Research reveals shocking new way to create nanoporous materials Scientists have developed a new method of creating nanoporous materials with potential applications in everything from water purification to chemical sensors. more..	30/11/11
	The communicative brain What is it about the human brain that makes language possible? Two evolutionary systems working together, say neuroscientists Professor William Marslen-Wilson and Professor Lorraine Tyler. more..	30/11/11
	Introducing Clinked Yesterday, after a very successful period of Beta testing, Clinked was released to the general public in a new commercial version. more..	29/11/11
	Pico Technology goes for CogniDox to maximise design re-use Cambridgeshire-based test and measurement company Pico Technology has become the latest company to use the CogniDox smart document management solution. more..	29/11/11
	The next Zuckerberg? Rich Martell secures funding with help from My Business FD Cambridge and London based firm My Business FD, which provides part time finance directors to growing businesses, has helped a 22 year old entrepreneur dubbed as ‘the next Mark Zuckerberg’, to secure £200,000 funding to further market his latest location-based app. more..	29/11/11
	Cambridge-Elan Centre for Research Innovation and Drug Discovery launched World’s leading researchers work together on therapeutic advances in neuroscience. more..	29/11/11
	New database for vital model organism launched A new database promises to be an invaluable resource to scientists who use a unique single-celled fungus to study human diseases. more..	29/11/11
	Qi3 publishes report on how the instrumentation industry has outperformed through the recession A new Qi3 Insight report on the Instrumentation industry provides the inside track on how it has managed its way through the recession, outperforming the manufacturing sector as a whole. more..	28/11/11
	Captive Media launch revolutionary hands-free video game for men’s urinals Captive Media have launched the world’s first revolutionary ‘hands-free’ video game for men’s urinals, designed by eg technology Ltd. The games are controlled entirely by the direction of a man’s urine stream, transforming the 55 seconds men spend at the bowl from a boring interlude into an engaging experience. more..	28/11/11
	Ingenious Britain: Dyson invests £1.4m in academic research at Cambridge In a £1.4m deal, inventor James Dyson is funding a Cambridge University professorship to support breakthrough engineering and scientific research over the next decade. more..	28/11/11
	Cambridge is third in UK patenting 'league table' An analysis of recent UK patenting shows that Cambridge ranks third among UK universities – behind Oxford University and Imperial College – in numbers of patents filed in the past few years, according to a report published today. The study used a new ‘cleaned up’ database to produce a profile of UK ‘inventiveness’ based on patents. more..	25/11/11
	Open Innovation Practitioners Consortium focuses on health and wellness The Open Innovation Practitioners Consortium visited Cambridge this week in a join venture with NHS Innovation to work on an Open Innovation strategy for health and wellness. more..	25/11/11
	Foundation East says: 'we have the money if you have the plan' ‘Don’t stop believing’ is the message from Foundation East. The community finance organisation has money to lend to people starting up and expanding their businesses and a review of the year shows that many have taken this opportunity to change direction. more..	25/11/11
	CJEU clarifies scope of SPC protection The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has handed down a landmark judgment, clarifying the scope of protection afforded by Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and the circumstances under which they can be granted. more..	25/11/11
	Working in collaboration will bring international benefits with a local touch A significant collaboration between three of the leading life science membership organisations will be showcased at Genesis on 1 December. more..	25/11/11
	Graphene: the future in a pencil trace An exhibition has launched in Warsaw highlighting the development and future of graphene, the ‘wonder substance’ set to change the face of electronics manufacturing, as part of the Graphene Flagship Pilot, a €1 billion European programme conducting research and development, for which the University of Cambridge is leading the technology roadmap. more..	25/11/11
	Salimetrics Europe appoints Loughborough University graduate to commercial team With an ever-growing customer base across Europe, Salimetrics, the World leader in Salivary Assays, has strengthened its Commercial Team with the addition of Tim Price. Tim has extensive knowledge of the Salimetrics Assay from his research at Loughborough University. more..	24/11/11
	Engineers map out infrastructure for low carbon world Achieving a low carbon world will require radical changes to day to day infrastructure such as transport, energy and water, leading engineers have said in a think-piece report just published. more..	24/11/11
	Record year in patent filing activity for First Solar Inc. - CambridgeIP analysis First Solar's patenting activities have largely outstripped that of its key competitors in Europe and China. CambridgeIP's analysis reveals a patent portfolio of 337 patents and patent applications, with more than 100 filed in 2010. more..	24/11/11
	Genomic and proteomic research company orders robot Sigma-Aldrich, which does development in genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, has ordered a robot from ST Robotics. more..	24/11/11
	Solarflare announces plans to grow UK business in Cambridge Solarflare has announced plans to significantly expand its UK office in Cambridge as part of a growth strategy to boost global business. Although a US-headquartered company, the pioneer in high-performance, low-latency 10GbE server networking solutions has its primary R&D site in Cambridge and is looking to double its office space in the area. more..	23/11/11
	Salimetrics plans 'Spit Camp' saliva testing training days on mainland Europe During 2012, Salimetrics are planning to make its "Spit Camp" Training Days more available to participants within France, Germany Portugal and Spain. more..	22/11/11
	Get the latest updates on free grant funding schemes to help your business grow My Business FD is organising a second workshop for the region's tech-based businesses to identify and access free grant funding schemes and get the very latest updates. The workshops are run in partnership with LLoyds TSB and Taylor Vinters. Hurry, places are going fast: first come first served. more..	22/11/11
	UK's first electric hearse takes part in green burial event At long last we have an environmentally responsible replacement for conventional hearses – the dinosaurs of the road. more..	22/11/11
	Innova Systems - the only SolidWorks UK reseller to offer 3D printing from 3D Innova Systems is pleased to announce that it can now offer HP Designjet 3D Printers alongside its suite of SolidWorks design solutions. more..	22/11/11
	Cambridge: From the lab to the limelight The recently published (Nov 2011) Startup Intelligence Regional Report dissects the reasons for Cambridge’s success and explains why it has all the ingredients for the growth companies that will lead the UK on the road to economic recovery. more..	22/11/11
	Dolomite and Clearbridge BioMedics develop revolutionary instrument for cancer detection Microfluidics expert, Dolomite, announces collaboration with Clearbridge BioMedics in the development of a novel instrument capable of detecting and isolating Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs) from small quantities of whole, unprocessed blood. more..	22/11/11
	TTP LabTech showcases innovative technology at ASCB 2011 TTP LabTech will highlight its leading portfolio of products for high content screening (HCS) at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) conference and exhibition on booth #427, Denver, Colorado, 3-7 December 2011. more..	22/11/11
	Cambridge Consultants uses medtech expertise to help Sphere Medical achieve public listing Cambridge Consultants, a leading technology design and development firm, recently completed a comprehensive technical and commercial due diligence programme in support of Sphere Medical Holding plc’s listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. more..	22/11/11
	Medical electronics presentation discusses the journey from bench to commercial success A key presentation at the upcoming Medelec event will discuss the challenge of developing commercially successful products for the health sector. more..	22/11/11
	Blue Chip's ARM board proves ideal for telematics The RE2 single board computer addresses the needs of the automotive sector. more..	22/11/11
	Horizon Discovery announces collaboration with the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, announced it has entered into a three year Technology Access Agreement with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), both divisions of the National Institutes of Health. more..	22/11/11
	Mining the language of science Scientists are developing a computer that can read vast amounts of scientific literature, make connections between facts and develop hypotheses. more..	22/11/11
	Cambridge Design Partnership opens medical technology office in Palo Alto Cambridge Design Partnership appoints industry-leading expert Dominique Freeman to continue expansion of R&D services within the US medical Device and Healthcare markets more..	22/11/11
	Lloyds TSB launches quest to find Britain’s best student and graduate businesses Thousands of university and graduate entrepreneurs across Britain are being given the chance to compete for regional and nationwide recognition and a cash and mentoring prize, with the launch of the Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards. more..	21/11/11
	Captum introduces new MasterClass: Creative business modelling in Birmingham Innovation in Business Models is a hot topic as business leaders recognize the need for fundamentally new business models in today's difficult and fast-moving environment. Captum New MasterClass introduces the concepts and processes involved in designing and creating innovative business models. more..	21/11/11
	Bonus offer from Strem Chemicals UK Bonus offer for Takasago International Corporation’s New Catalyst (R,R)-Ts-DENEBTM This catalyst is used for asymmetric -transfer hydrogenation, asymmetric H2 – hydrogenation and dynamic kinetic resolution. More technical details are available on the web site. more..	21/11/11
	Rabbitsoft launches new Online Project Management and Collaboration platform Local software company, Rabbitsoft, will be launching a new Online Project Management and Collaboration platform this week (25th November 2011). more..	21/11/11
	Data Insights – a new Cambridge Meetup Group Are you working with data, as a hobby or career? Do you want to connect with people who are? Data Insights - Cambridge is a new monthly meetup group for people interested in all aspects of data. more..	21/11/11
	Scott Bader Innovation Centre Officially Opened During Global Entrepreneurship Week Scott Bader Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire was officially launched last week as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations, with the first occupier set to move in next month. more..	21/11/11
	New £1million global award for engineering that benefits humanity The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering was launched yesterday (Thursday) to enthusiastic support from the engineering profession, engineering industry and across the main political parties for its mission to identify and celebrate an outstanding advance in engineering that has created significant benefit to humanity. more..	18/11/11
	Salimetrics publishes 'Spit Tips', free online advice for saliva researchers If your research involves the analysis or collection of saliva, then publications located on the Salimetrics website will be a very valuable tool. more..	18/11/11
	Top Cambridge pupils show potential as future STEM professionals Top Cambridge pupils work with leading Academics and STEM Companies as Nuffield Research Students and show their potential as tomorrow's STEM professionals. more..	18/11/11
	New white paper outlines solution for reliable multi-way fluidic connections Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices, has launched a new white paper addressing the challenges faced by engineers and scientists when working with microfluidic connections. more..	18/11/11
	3pm slump? Why a sugar rush may not be the answer A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories. The research, published this week in the scientific journal 'Neuron', has implications for understanding obesity and sleep disorders. more..	18/11/11
	Funny fellows Half a dozen Cambridge academics are about to take the plunge and attempt to communicate their research through the medium of stand-up comedy. Nobody is quite sure what will happen next. more..	18/11/11
	Cambridge Capital Group supports angel initiative at Norwich Research Park An intelligent prescription support system, a smart device that ensures valuable samples for clinical trials arrive in peak condition, a drug detection device that uniquely links the specimen to the person, and a method of providing scientific evidence for a new generation of medicines were all presented to angel investors at a recent event. more..	17/11/11
	Ultrasonic video on new website Cambridge Ultrasonics, the specialist R&D service provider in ultrasonic technology, has made its new website live. A special feature is the high quality video of ultrasonic waves, the company's thoughts on Neutrinos and a tourist guide for Cambridge. more..	17/11/11
	ST Robotics to kindle Amazon labs’ innovations Lab126, the company known for the amazing Kindle, part of the Amazon.com, Inc. group of companies, has ordered the R12 articulated robot from ST Robotics. more..	17/11/11
	Nujira becomes Contributor Member of MIPI® Envelope Tracking Subgroup Nujira becomes a Contributor Member in the newly formed Envelope Tracking Subgroup of the MIPI® Alliance Analog Control Interface Working Group. more..	17/11/11
	Double PR award for Holdsworth Associates Cambridge PR agency Holdsworth Associates scooped two industry awards at the recent Chartered Institute of Public Relations East Anglia awards ceremony. more..	17/11/11
	Research associate appointed to United Nations agency working group Dr Pradipta Biswas, a Gates scholarship alumnus and now a research associate in Cambridge University's Engineering Design Centre,has been appointed coordinator of the working group of a United Nations (UN) agency which aims to make audiovisual media accessible to people with disabilities. more..	17/11/11
	Cheaper intellectual property litigation in new 'small claims' court The UK government has just announced the introduction of a new small claims service at the Patents County Court. The move is aimed at helping small and medium sized businesses protect their intellectual property rights. The new process will impose limits on fixed costs and will allow damages up to a maximum of £5,000 per case. more..	17/11/11
	Silicon mashup as Valley hits Fen This week Cambridge plays host to pioneers of some of the most exciting and disruptive Silicon Valley companies - including Google, Apple and LinkedIn - in a series of free public events (17 and 18 November), where insights into world-changing ideas will be shared by the people who made them happen. more..	16/11/11
	Audio Analytic: Futuristic intercoms learn to listen to danger New technology integrated into intercoms for the first time will enable intercoms installed the world over to protect prison, hospital and commercial staff as well as the offices, premises and cars they live in from violence, theft, break-ins and vandalism. more..	15/11/11
	HEAT Cambridge cleantech conference next week debates opportunities and decisions At HEAT, sponsored by ARM, AlertMe, BritonEms and UKTI, and arguably the top premium Cambridge cleantech conference in this half, the afternoon talks focus on the fact that smart meter rollout is a big opportunity for technology to drive change. How do we characterise the behaviour of consumers on energy efficiency products? more..	15/11/11
	Babraham researchers receive European accolade Two researchers from the Babraham Institute have been elected as members of the Academia Europaea, an international association of scientists and scholars with elected members selected from the whole European community across all academic disciplines. more..	15/11/11
	Transporter 5: solving an ancient mystery of the cell The discovery by scientists in Cambridge and Alberta of a fifth adaptor protein – a tiny and vital component of many cells –will lay the foundations for a greater understanding of genetic disorders. more..	15/11/11
	New treatment for multiple sclerosis: Cambridge University translates research at the bench into a drug at the bedside The culmination of three decades of research in Cambridge has resulted in the exciting prospect of a new transformational treatment for multiple sclerosis. more..	15/11/11
	Second Cleantech award for fast tracking Nujira Nujira has been named Most Innovative Company at the 2011 Cleantech Connect awards organised by GP Bullhound. The company also appeared in the top 30 listing of the awards for the third year running. more..	15/11/11
	Need grant funding for your tech R&D spend? Register now for free workshop My Business FD is organising two free workshops for the region's tech-based businesses to help them identify and access grant funding schemes. The workshops are run in partnership with Lloyds TSB and Taylor Vinters. more..	14/11/11
	My Business FD helps attract funding for social media company MarketMeSuite Cambridge and London based firm My Business FD, which provides part- time finance directors to growing businesses, has helped social media marketing company MarketMeSuite secure £100,000 to finance expansion plans. more..	14/11/11
	Startup Masterclass programme launches to help region’s early stage companies develop and grow Norwich event kicks off major support initiative for early-stage businesses, with extensive bursary programme offered by Norfolk partners. Programme launch at Hethel Engineering on Mon Nov 14th. more..	11/11/11
	ViewRanger provides location tracking for The One Show’s Matt Baker & his Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need ViewRanger is delighted to be helping Matt Baker with his Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need, by providing real-time location tracking. Using the BuddyBeacon feature of the ViewRanger mobile app, Matt's supporters and the public can follow live progress of his epic journey by rickshaw from Edinburgh to London. more..	11/11/11
	Malaria's Achilles' heel revealed? Researchers have revealed a key discovery in understanding how the most deadly species of malaria parasite, 'Plasmodium falciparum', invades human red blood cells. Using a technique developed at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, they have found that the parasite relies on a single receptor on the red blood cell's surface to invade, offering an exciting new focus for vaccine development. more..	11/11/11
	EMBO selects Babraham immunologist for its prestigious Young Investigator Programme Marc Veldhoen, Group Leader at the Babraham Institute, has been selected as one of 22 new scientists to join the prestigious EMBO Young Investigator Programme, which aims to support the career development of Europe’s most promising young researchers. more..	11/11/11
	Intelligent Fingerprinting reveals prototype hand-held drug testing device The world’s first prototype of a hand-held fingerprint drug testing device has been created by UK technology company Intelligent Fingerprinting. more..	11/11/11
	Qualcomm buys R12 Robot Qualcomm chooses Cambridge made robot and so does Lockheed Martin. more..	10/11/11
	Looking ahead to corporate tax reform Companies at a tax seminar at Deloitte this week discovered how the next 12 months is set to herald the start of a new era in tax strategy for UK companies. The Government is signalling that it wishes to make the UK more attractive for businesses and overseas investment. more..	10/11/11
	CSR and Livio team to reinvent the car radio CSR plc and Livio Radio announced they have teamed up to reinvent the car radio. It will now be possible for next-generation in-car infotainment systems to receive thousands of Internet radio streams wirelessly from a smartphone and be able to control and play them without the driver having to touch the handset. more..	10/11/11
	TTP pioneers new wireless technology that takes advantage of unused TV spectrum White space spectrum could radically improve emergency services communications and deliver valuable new data-rich applications to help save lives, claims TTP, one of the UK companies pioneering this ground-breaking new wireless technology. more..	10/11/11
	Lauterbach tool profiles power usage in embedded systems Energy Profiling tool sees interest from the automotive and medical sectors. more..	09/11/11
	Could your business benefit from fresh perspectives? Could your company benefit from some analysis from a bright and resourceful team of MPhil or PhD students? If so, Cambridge Judge Business School would like to hear from you. But hurry - the deadline for proposals is this Thursday (November 17th). more..	08/11/11
	Abcodia and Oxford Gene Technology form partnership to advance biomarkers for the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer Abcodia has today announced a collaboration with Oxford Gene Technology, aimed at improving the early detection of pancreatic cancer. more..	08/11/11
	Horizon Discovery announces strategic partnership with Promega to develop next-generation predictive human disease models Horizon Discovery Ltd., a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, announces a strategic partnership agreement with Promega Corporation, the leader in innovative life science research technologies. more..	08/11/11
	Start Change to help green shoots of recovery Start Change, a new group to help accelerate the development of social and environmental businesses in the UK, will stage its first event at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge this Thursday (10th November). more..	07/11/11
	Atlantic Accelerator and DiagNodus speed development of cancer screening DiagNodus Ltd, a Cambridge-based biomedical early-stage company developing a diagnostic solution for the early detection for colorectal cancer (CRC), has signed an agreement with Atlantic Accelerator (AA) to speed the route to market for DiagNodus’ innovative CRC screening technology – Screen2C™. more..	04/11/11
	MRC Cambridge scientists discover it’s not all in the genes A huge international study led by researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Cambridge has confirmed that regular physical activity can in part offset genetic susceptibility to obesity. more..	04/11/11
	New low cost video streaming service from Cambridge-based video production company VirtualStudio.TV have just launched a new product that takes the confusing jargon and sky high costs out of hosting and streaming your videos to a global audience. more..	04/11/11
	Polysolar opens new R&D office to develop transparent OPV glass for local manufacture Photovoltaic (PV) technology company, Polysolar, has opened a new research and development office at PETEC, Printed Electronics Technology Centre. The company is gearing up for manufacture of next generation organic photovoltaic (OPV) glass. more..	03/11/11
	Interactive printed electronic labels light up beverage bottles Innovia Films Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of speciality films, and PragmatIC Printing Ltd, the pioneer in imprinted logic circuits, has announced the successful integration of printed electronic functionality onto Innovia Films’ Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) label substrates. more..	03/11/11
	Pebble Bay helps clients get more from existing and legacy embedded systems Embedded systems consultancy, Pebble Bay has announced that it will be providing a special service to technology companies that are looking to get more performance and functionality from existing systems, as well as assisting in the maintenance and updating of legacy systems. more..	03/11/11
	UK patent system brought into line with Europe The Supreme Court yesterday (Weds) overturned the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision to revoke a patent held by Human Genome Sciences (HGS). more..	03/11/11
	New Chief Executive at Cambridge Enterprise The University of Cambridge has announced the appointment of Dr Tony Raven as the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, effective December 1. more..	03/11/11
	‘Glow in the dark brains’ aid tumour surgery A multi-centre phase II clinical trial for a pioneering new surgical technique has started in the UK, jointly funded by Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust and Cancer Research UK and led by Dr Colin Watts (HEFCE Clinical Senior Lecturer) at the University of Cambridge. more..	02/11/11
	Chip companies line up to speak at Medelec Some of the world’s top semiconductor companies are due to speak at Medelec, the new UK medical electronics conference and exhibition due to be held in Cambridge on 29 November 2011. more..	01/11/11
	Speakers sought for 2012 Code Generation conference Europe's leading event for Model-Driven Software Development is taking place in Cambridge next March and the organisers are seeking speakers. more..	01/11/11
	Norwich Research Park attracts angels Now is an exciting time for angel investment: there are many interesting opportunities emerging from the research community and tax incentives from Government for those that support early-stage businesses. The Norwich Research Park is hosting an angel event on 16th November to launch its new Venta programme. more..	01/11/11
	Cambridge Consultants creates easy-to-use, novel auto-injector: Flexi-ject™ Innovative product development incorporates revolutionary flexible primary pack in easy-to-use, reusable, and lifestyle-friendly auto-injector. more..	01/11/11
	How does your baby grow? A study of infant growth, tracking 2,400 babies from gestation to the age of two, has provided data of unique depth – and is already adding to our understanding of the development of life-threatening conditions, including obesity. more..	01/11/11
	New government funding will stimulate growth-creating innovations Businesses from across the country are being invited to compete for a share of nearly £18 million of new government funding to develop technological innovations that may create growth for the UK. more..	28/10/11
	Genomic research changes perspective on parasites Two remarkable discoveries were today revealed by researchers into genome analysis of 'Leishmania' parasites. These results uncovered a surprising level of variation at the genome structure level. more..	28/10/11
	EU court ruling on stem cells could benefit research, says leading lawyer Stories on this website and elsewhere about the European Union’s Grand Court judgment in Brüstle v Greenpeace have prompted the life science patent lawyer Julian Hitchcock to offer an alternative view. more..	27/10/11
	Chiral metal surfaces may help to manufacture pharmaceuticals New research shows how metal surfaces that lack mirror symmetry could provide a novel approach towards manufacturing pharmaceuticals. more..	27/10/11
	Signify secures project delivery for Endava IT services and application development company Endava, is using Signify’s fully hosted two-factor authentication (2FA) service to secure remote access to its project delivery infrastructure across offices and datacentres in London, Moldova, New York and Romania. more..	27/10/11
	Lauterbach announces debug support for new micros Lauterbach continues to add support for many new processor and flash families. This year will see a new record with support added for over 350 new processor types and 300+ flash parts from 27 silicon vendors being added to the range of supported cores. more..	27/10/11
	Mantracourt celebrates success of Strain Gauge Amplifier Industrial measurement experts, Mantracourt are celebrating the success of their Strain Gauge Amplifier, a product that is now seeing service across the world and enjoys acclaim in such sectors as offshore engineering, construction, process control and automotive testing. more..	26/10/11
	Cartographers of the infectious world Cambridge scientists, and their map-making skills, are contributing to an annual worldwide public health endeavour – the race to select a vaccine against seasonal flu. more..	26/10/11
	The talking kitchen that teaches you French An innovative kitchen that gives step-by-step cooking instructions in French could spark a revolution in language learning in the UK. more..	25/10/11
	Design Icons: Cambridge Innovation Festival SIG meeting - get involved Cambridge has long been regarded as the home of innovation and creative thinking where ideas, innovation, design and technology meet. Design Icons: Cambridge Innovation Festival is a celebration of the diverse range of products designed in Cambridgeshire. more..	25/10/11
	EnSilica launches version 2.5 of its eSi-RISC Development Suite EnSilica's eSi-RISC Development Suite v2.5 features new capabilities for multicore support, significantly enhanced compiler performance and ultra low-power applications support. more..	25/10/11
	42 Technology brings new graduate mechanical engineer on board James Oliver has joined 42 Technology (42T) as a graduate mechanical engineer to boost a number of the consultancy’s existing industrial and consumer product development teams. more..	24/10/11
	Cambridge stem cells united Cohesion, collaboration and clinical impact are the watchwords of a new phase of stem cell research in Cambridge. more..	24/10/11
	Nujira adds Global Cleantech 100 honours to list of 2011 business accolades Nujira, the world’s leading provider of envelope tracking technology, has won a place in the Global Cleantech 100 of 2011 for its energy efficient Coolteq® technology for mobile communication and TV broadcast systems. more..	21/10/11
	Babraham announced as partner in €30 million European project to decipher the epigenome Researchers from the Babraham Institute’s Epigenetics Laboratories are partners in an exciting new initiative, launched this month by the health-research division of the European Commission with an investment of €30-million. The four year project, known as BLUEPRINT, aims to unravel how the epigenome influences health and disease. more..	21/10/11
	Babraham Researcher awarded €1.5M grant from the European Research Council Dr Marc Veldhoen, a Group Leader at the Babraham Institute, has been awarded a €1.5M grant by the European Research Council (ERC). more..	21/10/11
	BioBridge Ltd MD is Policy & Enterprise Fellow in The Institute of Advanced Study, Durham University Meredith Lloyd-Evans, Managing Director of BioBridge Ltd, joins The Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) at Durham University as Policy & Enterprise Fellow for the Michaelmas term 2011. more..	21/10/11
	Nujira presents Alwyn Elliott of Imperial College London with 2011 Nujira Prize Nujira has presented its annual prize for the best final year analog electronics to Alwyn Elliott for his MEng Final Year Individual Project entitled: “Spectral Component Fusion Imaging for Colour Super-Resolution Camera”. more..	20/10/11
	Maturing well with plenty of potential John Yeomans, Director of FirstCapital, says there is all to play for in the tech sector. more..	20/10/11
	Festival of Ideas begins! Cambridge University’s Festival of Ideas has begun. Many of its events have sold out in record time this year, including talks by Sir Hermann Bondi on secret mathematics and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz’s talk on the arts and humanities. more..	20/10/11
	Abandonment of Carbon Capture Storage trial could cost UK The Government has announced a Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) trial in Scotland will not go ahead. more..	20/10/11
	Europe bans stem cell patents The Court of Justice of the EU has handed down a decision on questions referred in the case of Brüstle v Greenpeace effectively prohibiting the patenting of inventions derived from human embryos. more..	19/10/11
	BlueGnome included in The Deloitte Fast 50 for the third year running BlueGnome’s continued growth has once again been recognised by The Deloitte Technology Fast 50, one of the UK’s foremost technology award programmes. The ranking is based on percentage growth in revenue over five years, so inclusion for the third time illustrates continued growth for BlueGnome despite difficulties of the current economic climate. more..	19/10/11
	Fast Forward: UK Intellectual Property Office offers substantial awards for knowledge transfer projects The UK Intellectual Property Office recently announced that it will once again give out substantial awards to universities and research establishments, for projects that support and encourage innovative knowledge transfer. more..	18/10/11
	EU Court rules on stem cell patenting An invention which requires destruction of a human embryo cannot be patented, according to today's judgement from the Court of Justice of the European Union. more..	18/10/11
	Population Genetics raises $5.7M in a Series B financing and announces research agreement with Syngenta Biotechnology Population Genetics has closed a $5.7 million Series B financing round intended to enable completion of several ongoing biological validations of the Company's technology, setting the stage for a future major financing aimed at making that technology broadly available. more..	18/10/11
	Webinar describes innovative solutions to improve analytical workflows TTP LabTech highlights the workflow enhancement capability of its leading sample analysis management and transport system LAB2LAB, with a webinar entitled “LAB2LAB – Creating a virtual analytical instrument in every lab”. more..	18/10/11
	Sentec collaborates with SELEX Galileo to launch GridKey Sentec, the smart grid and smart metering specialist, has announced that it is collaborating with SELEX Galileo, experts in the design, development and manufacture of sensor and data exploitation systems to launch GridKey – a low voltage (LV) monitoring solution that uses Sentec’s innovative Iris sensor technology. more..	18/10/11
	Sino-UK companies announce TB vaccine partnership deal Cambridge-based vaccine company ImmunoBiology Ltd (ImmBio) joined up with Sinopharm Vaccine Institute to co-develop its T-BioVax Vaccine against TB infection. ImmBio is pleased to announce the signing of an initial cooperation agreement with LIBP negotiated by Cambridge-based biopharma consultancy company – Link China Pharma Solutions. more..	17/10/11
	Nujira receives top ranking in Deloitte’s Fast 50 Nujira announces the Company was today named in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, one of the UK's foremost technology award programmes. Nujira was ranked the sixth fasting growing company in the UK and garnered the top No. 1 spot as the fastest growing in the Cambridgeshire and East region. more..	17/10/11
	ViewRanger puts topographic maps and trails on smartphones, on tablets, and online ViewRanger's web based route planner now offers official cartographic agency maps for multiple countries. Outdoor enthusiasts with ViewRanger can now create or find routes on premium topographic maps at no extra cost using their computer or laptop (Windows or Mac) and sync wirelessly to their smartphone or tablet. more..	17/10/11
	Freedom, revolution and communication at the Festival of Ideas Join authors, historians and filmmakers for the flagship day at the Festival of Ideas this Saturday (22nd October), the UK’s only arts, humanities, and social sciences festival which runs from 19-30 October. more..	17/10/11
	Sentec passes 10 million meter landmark Sentec, the smart grid and smart metering specialist, has announced that it has passed a significant landmark with the installation of the 10 millionth meter based on its technology. more..	14/10/11
	Green vegetables directly influence immune defences and help maintain intestinal health Leafy greens, widely recognised as containing essential ingredients for ensuring optimum health and wellbeing, have been shown to influence our intestinal health by delivering a protective factor to certain cells of the immune system. more..	14/10/11
	Practical workshop provides an introduction to media relations One Nucleus is partnering with St John’s Innovation Centre to offer a free media relations workshop on 18th October - ideal for anyone with a product or technology they are keen to promote. more..	13/10/11
	Golden touch makes low-temperature graphene production a reality A method which more than halves the temperature at which high-quality graphene can be produced has been pioneered by researchers. more..	13/10/11
	Clean correction of a patient’s genetic mutation New gene therapy methods accurately correct mutation in patient’s stem cells, bringing personalized cell therapies one step closer. more..	13/10/11
	Seeking superior stem cells Researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have announced a new technique to reprogramme human cells, such as skin cells, into stem cells. Their process increases the efficiency of cell reprogramming by one hundred-fold and generates cells of a higher quality at a faster rate. more..	11/10/11
	Antenova offers complete GPS Receiver Module for under $3 Antenova announces a special sub-$3 price offering of its GPS RADIONOVA SS3 Receiver Module – a complete GPS receiver including SiRFstarIII GPS IC and all front-end RF components in a very small, low profile single package module. more..	11/10/11
	Blue Chip Technology launches long life compact SBC Blue Chip Technology has announced the launch of the NV1, a high performance, long life, compact single board computer, designed for demanding industrial and multi-media applications. more..	11/10/11
	UK Technology Survey - have your say Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) joins forces with Kreston International to get the views of the UK Technology Sector. more..	11/10/11
	MasterClass: Licence Valuation Captum Capital's next MasterClass on Licence Valuation takes place in association with LES on Wednesday 19th October 2011 in London at the Novotel Hotel St Pancras. more..	10/10/11
	Cleantech sector valued at £4.3 trillion and growing ECOLINK workshop, Cambridge on 20th October focuses on support for the 'third wave' of innovation - in Cleantech. more..	10/10/11
	Carlson and Neul announce global partnership to produce a white space radio designed for wireless internet service providers (WISPs) Arcata, Calif. & Cambridge, UK, 10th October 2011 — Carlson and Neul today announced plans to jointly develop and market a new white space radio networking system that will bring affordable broadband to millions of under-served customers around the world. more..	10/10/11
	Sagentia sees growth in emerging markets contracts Sagentia is working with a number of Western industrial, consumer and medical device companies to help them capitalise on the multi-billion dollar emerging markets opportunity. more..	10/10/11
	Qi3 announces the appointment of two new Business Development Associates Marketing and technology commercialisation specialists Qi3 appoints new Business Development Associates, Roger Dewell and Peter Leverkus, in response to growth in industrial marketing business. more..	10/10/11
	Medical electronics event will give advice on cost cutting Tips on breaking the spiralling costs of developing electronics products for the medical market will be given in a presentation at Medelec, the new medical electronics conference and exhibition in Cambridge on the 29th November 2011 more..	10/10/11
	Hermann Hauser and David Cleevely: Projections for the future of Cambridge Don't miss your chance to hear serial entrepreneurs and Cambridge Network founders Hermann Hauser and David Cleevely share their predictions for the future of Cambridge at the Network's next Open Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at Robinson College. more..	07/10/11
	Deloitte Entrepreneurship UK 2011 report shows optimism In spite of the ongoing economic instability, the performance of the UK’s entrepreneurial businesses has remained positive in 2011 with 57% reporting revenue growth in line with, or out-performing, their projections for the year, according to the latest entrepreneurship survey by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. more..	06/10/11
	Amantys secures $7 million in funding Amantys Limited, a start-up based on research from the University of Cambridge, has recently secured $7 million in Series A funding to continue with the commercial development of its digital power platform. more..	06/10/11
	Angels give wings to e-Go aeroplanes e-Go aeroplanes has completed an investment that will take the radical e-Go single seat aircraft through to production. more..	06/10/11
	API access to 55 million patent documents from Boliven.com gives users the ability to develop custom products and services In a first for the ‘big four’ commercial patent data providers, Cambridge-based Boliven.com has announced the launch of Application Programming Interface (API) access to the Boliven.com collection of patent and other science literature. more..	05/10/11
	Your network needs you! Companies sought for joint collaborations and partnerships Do you have technology or expertise in OTT services for broadband such as m-commerce, m-health, IPTV, security, surveillance and home automation, water metering or e-book technologies; ICR, software/ CCTV or image recognition for security applications? If so, Cambridge Network wants to hear from you. more..	05/10/11
	Scientists demonstrate potential new treatment for most common form of infant leukaemia Cambridge scientists have shown that a potential new drug could treat mixed-lineage leukaemia (MLL), the most common form of leukaemia in babies, according to a study just published in 'Nature'. more..	04/10/11
	MasterClass: Valuing Early Stage Companies The next Captum Capital MasterClass - on valuing early stage companies - takes place, in association with Science City York and BioNow, on Thursday 13th October 2011 at The Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University. more..	03/10/11
	Intergence brings together two innovative visualisation products at IP EXPO 2011 Intergence becomes the first solution provider for Actual Experience, launching a new HyperGlance and Actual Experience bundle. more..	03/10/11
	A few spaces still available for free grant funding workshop My Business FD is organising two free workshops for the region's tech-based businesses to help them identify and access grant funding schemes. The workshops are run in partnership with Lloyds TSB and Taylor Vinters. more..	03/10/11
	Salimetrics to exhibit at NeuroimmunoModulation (ISNIM) Conference in Dresden The ISNIM Conference will take place in Dresden from October 20 to 22nd. Salimetrics will be available at the conference to talk through salivary biomarker analysis. more..	30/09/11
	Intel to present Atom™ workshop at Embedded Masterclass As part of a schedule of half-day technology workshops at the Embedded Masterclass, Intel will be giving engineers the opportunity to build an embedded system based on their acclaimed low power, small footprint Atom™ microprocessor. more..	30/09/11
	AVEVA releases major enhancements to AVEVA Plant Integration with engineering applications leads to a new level of efficiency for engineering and design more..	29/09/11
	'UK/Ireland biotechnology sector: clinical phase drug development pipeline' - report published Beremans Ltd announced today the publication of a report entitled ‘UK/Ireland biotechnology sector: clinical phase drug development pipeline’. The report identifies all UK and Irish biotechnology companies with drug candidates that have entered clinical trials. more..	29/09/11
	Copytrax to exhibit digital screen printing technology at Aero Engineering show Copytrax have announced that it will be exhibiting its new Copytrax PrintMaster digital flatbed printer at Aero Engineering 2011, at the NEC, Birmingham from the 9th-10th November. more..	29/09/11
	XJTAG releases BGA testing App for oscilloscopes Boundary scan specialist XJTAG is one step closer to integrating its debugging software XJAnalyser with an oscilloscope, following talks with several leading manufacturers. more..	29/09/11
	ERP ELIMINATA® energy saving products set for Chinese market Energy Reducing Products (ERP) today announced that New Creation Works, a leading Chinese manufacturer and supplier of consumer products, has licensed ERP’s ELIMINATA® energy saver products for distribution in China. more..	28/09/11
	Microfluidic expert launches versatile pump solution offering increased user flexibility Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has introduced the Mitos P-Pump Remote, offering a versatile solution for microfluidics, allowing users a seamless way to control their experimental environment. more..	28/09/11
	Chance to KEEP on top of green developments An exciting programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the East of England Development Agency, and run from Anglia Ruskin University, has been set up to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in the East of England survive and grow through these difficult economic times. more..	28/09/11
	Value from waste - Enval announces successful completion of trials for WRAP Enval, a leading provider of recycling and environmental technology solutions, announces that, following a series of trials carried out on Enval’s continuous process pilot plant, the Enval Process has proved financially and environmentally viable for treating post-consumer laminate waste. more..	28/09/11
	Salimetrics Europe, new saliva testing robot installed Salimetrics joint venture partner - Anglia Ruskin University - has this week opened the refurbished saliva testing laboratory including the installation of a new saliva testing robot. Analysis of a full range of salivary biomarkers will continue to be offered for research based institutions covered by a full HTA Licence. more..	27/09/11
	Eight out of 10 Crime Scene Investigators prefer cat litter! Forensic scientists at Anglia Ruskin University have revealed a novel tool that could be used to help catch arsonists – cat litter. more..	27/09/11
	Win £40,000 from Shell Springboard - only six weeks to apply! Shell Springboard provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from across the UK. £40,000 is awarded every year, no strings attached, to eight businesses with an innovative product or service that will lead to greenhouse gas emission reductions and is commercially viable. more..	27/09/11
	New CEO takes the lead at Eagle Genomics Eagle Genomics Ltd., the leading open-source bioinformatics consultancy, this week welcomed its new Chief Executive, David Flanders, to lead the organisation from its Babraham head office near Cambridge. more..	27/09/11
	Innomech launches ‘robot in a box’ Automation consultancy GB Innomech has today announced a new concept in high performance, low cost robotics that will enable even low volume manufacturers to cut costs and improve their competitiveness by automating critical product manufacturing processes. more..	26/09/11
	R&D tax credits – more good news for SMEs John Moore of Kingly Brookes LLP reminds us that the generous additional benefits announced at the time of the budget required approval by the European Commission. He provides this update that will be of interest to Cambridge Network companies able to claim the SME R&D Tax relief. more..	26/09/11
	Experts meet to discuss flood risk management A conference to discuss flood risk management is taking place at Duxford on Thursday 6 October. more..	26/09/11
	Free workshop places offered at the Embedded Masterclass The organisers of the Embedded Masterclass have announced that the first ten bookings today will qualify for a FREE place on any of the six hands-on workshop sessions (worth £99 each). more..	26/09/11
	Sentec joins PRIME Alliance Sentec, the smart grid specialist and product development company, announced that it has joined the PRIME Alliance, to further the development of smart meter and smart grid products based on an open standard for power line carrier data. more..	23/09/11
	Shaderlight gets animated with the launch of v2 With the launch of ArtVPS's latest software, for the first time, Shaderlight Pro users can render animations directly from SketchUp, developing their 3d concepts into animated photorealistic presentations. more..	23/09/11
	Ping-pong with electrons Scientists at Cambridge University have shown an amazing degree of control over the most fundamental aspect of an electronic circuit, how electrons move from one place to another. more..	23/09/11
	Calling all entrepreneurs: take part in an innovation media and pitching event Entrepreneurs with innovative technologies or nearmarket products are invited to participate in Meerkats and Avatars 2011, a day of demonstrations giving early-stage companies the chance to promote themselves to potential investors and the media. more..	22/09/11
	Enterprise Minister opens Nujira’s Edinburgh IC Design Centre Fergus Ewing, Scottish Government Minister for Enterprise today formally opened the new IC Design Centre for Nujira, the world’s leading provider of Envelope Tracking technology, at a ceremony in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. more..	22/09/11
	CambridgeIC's CAM204 chip in Elektra 2011 finals CambridgeIC's CAM204 chip has been shortlisted for an Elektra 2011 award by a panel of independent judges. The CAM204 is for non-contact position sensing using resonant inductive technology. more..	22/09/11
	MP for Cambridge talks smart meters with Sentec He’s used to talking policy in front of parliament, but last week, MP Julian Huppert took the discussion to the offices of Cambridge-based Sentec, the world leading supplier of smart grid and metering technology. more..	22/09/11
	Dolomite launches Mitos P-Pump Basic for pulseless liquid flow Following the global success of the Mitos P-Pump, microfluidics expert Dolomite has launched the Mitos P-Pump Basic, offering a flexible and cost effective solution for microfluidic systems operating from nl/min to ml/min. more..	22/09/11
	SolidWorks helps CAMCON Oil Ltd with innovative technology for oil extraction Innova Systems customer and SolidWorks user, CAMCON Oil Ltd. is a company set to revolutionise the oil industry with a solution that takes on the challenge of enhanced oil recovery head-on. more..	22/09/11
	All is not what it seems: the blurred boundaries between alchemy and medicine An international conference taking place at Cambridge University this week will reveal that for many centuries alchemy and medicine were deeply intertwined - both in theory and practice. more..	22/09/11
	Qi3 reports sharp upturn in security and industrial sectors Cambridge and London-based marketing and technology commercialisation specialists Qi3 reports on the changing profile of its industrial client base. more..	21/09/11
	Award for product which could slash industry energy bills A Cambridge company has been shortlisted for its third major product award in a year. Alquist has been nominated for its product Celsius, a high-tech temperature monitoring device which could help UK firms cut millions of pounds off their energy bills. more..	21/09/11
	TechTrack 100 confirms BlueGnome Ltd as the UK’s fastest growing biotech BlueGnome’s continued growth has been recognised by 'The Sunday Times' Microsoft Tech Track 100, one of the UK’s foremost technology award programmes. For the first time BlueGnome has appeared on the list, ranked the 40th fastest growing technology company in Britain and the only biotech company to appear on the national list. more..	20/09/11
	Groundbreaking radar tracks the impossible Cambridge Consultants' groundbreaking radar pinpoints the impact of rapid shell fire for the US Department of Defense. more..	20/09/11
	Adaptimmune announces new Board appointments as clinical programmes get underway Adaptimmune, which is pioneering enhanced T cell receptor-driven T cells for the treatment of cancer and infectious disease, announces two new Board appointments with immediate effect. Dr Jonathan Knowles joins the Board as a non-executive director and Dr Helen Tayton-Martin, Adaptimmune’s Chief Operating Officer, becomes an executive director. more..	20/09/11
	The future of UK GAAP - keep up to date through Ernst & Young's microsite The ASB's proposed changes to the framework for financial reporting represents a new challenge and potential opportunity for all companies currently reporting under UK GAAP. more..	19/09/11
	Cambridge Startup Masterclass programme launches to help early stage companies develop and grow Starting and growing innovation-based businesses can be a minefield, with many failing unnecessarily at very early stages. To help such companies succeed and to develop a culture and environment that encourages and inspires more startups, the Cambridge Startup Masterclass programme has been created. more..	18/09/11
	Serotonin levels affect the brain’s response to anger Fluctuations of serotonin levels in the brain, which often occur when someone hasn’t eaten or is stressed, affects brain regions that enable people to regulate anger, new research from the University of Cambridge has shown. more..	16/09/11
	Interested in free grant funding for your business? of course you are.... My Business FD is organising two workshops for the region's tech-based businesses to identify and access free grant funding schemes. The workshops are run in partnership with LLoyds TSB and Taylor Vinters. Hurry, places are going fast: first come first served. more..	16/09/11
	Boeing chooses Keronite for 737 landing gear bearing refurbishment Boeing has recently approved the Keronite surface treatment as an alternative to the current restoration process on the titanium bearing carriers of its 737NG landing gear.. more..	16/09/11
	Horizon Discovery announces £11.3 million ($18.6 Million) fundraising Horizon Discovery has announced that it has completed a second closing of its Series C funding round, realizing a cumulative total of £11.3m ($18.6m) funding via a private placement of ordinary shares in the Company. more..	15/09/11
	Darkness sheds light on neural computations To make sense of its environment, the brain forms and maintains an internal model of the external world. A new study published in the journal 'Science' shows that neural activity recorded in darkness, uncovers hallmarks of this internal model, allowing some insight into the computations performed by the visual areas of the brain. more..	15/09/11
	Researchers develop mouse genetic blueprint Researchers have developed a valuable mouse genetic blueprint that will accelerate future research and understanding of human genetics. more..	15/09/11
	SPICE Project announced at British Science Festival Preparations are underway for a unique test of engineering technology that could open up new ways to reduce atmospheric temperatures caused by climate change, and complement conventional measures to reduce carbon emissions. more..	15/09/11
	Agile software development experts head for Cambridge Leading Agile software development practitioners will gather in Cambridge for the region's annual Agile Cambridge conference. more..	14/09/11
	Cambridge Consultants and Iridium continue to innovate with introduction of Iridium Extreme Cambridge Consultants, a leading design and development firm, worked with longstanding partner Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) to develop the core technology of Iridium’s newest satellite phone, Iridium Extreme™. The phone is part of a new force in communication, putting innovative capability into the hands of people everywhere. more..	14/09/11
	Horizon Discovery introduces panel of molecular diagnostic reference standards New genetically-defined controls will help improve analytical accuracy and reduce bench work variability involved in detecting the molecular and immunohistochemical status of patient tumors. more..	14/09/11
	Scientists create mammalian cells with single chromosome set Cambridge researchers have created mammalian cells containing a single set of chromosomes for the first time in research funded by the Wellcome Trust and EMBO. The technique should allow scientists to better establish the relationships between genes and their function. more..	14/09/11
	Agile and User Experience (UX) - a marriage made in heaven? New workshop will explore how Agile Software Development and User Experience can best co-exist. more..	13/09/11
	Respected drug delivery expert David Harris joins 'dream' Team David Harris is to lead Team’s further development in pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. more..	13/09/11
	UK Automotive Electronics event promises an informative agenda for engineers The organisers of 'aae2011' have announced a collection of high quality and informative presentations that will discuss the latest technology being applied to vehicle design. more..	13/09/11
	ViewRanger app navigates to the top of iTunes in Scandinavia ViewRanger, the outdoor gps navigation app created by Cambridge-based Augmentra, achieved #1 Top-Grossing Apple iPhone app status in Norway this week - across all app and games categories. more..	13/09/11
	Signify a double finalist Cambridge-based Signify has been shortlisted for ‘Specialist Reseller of the Year’ and ‘Small IT Supplier of the Year' in two prestigious industry awards. more..	13/09/11
	VERU leads Health Innovation Education Cluster project Anglia Ruskin University’s Vision and Eye Research Unit (VERU) is leading an investigation into the activity of established glaucoma referral refinement schemes in the UK. more..	13/09/11
	Gene that controls chronic pain identified A gene responsible for regulating chronic pain, called HCN2, has been identified by scientists at the University of Cambridge. more..	13/09/11
	'Delivering tomorrow’s medicines': A new report identifies future growth areas for the drug delivery device industry Drug delivery device developer Cambridge Design Partnership today announces that it has completed a research project with the Judge Business School in Cambridge, UK to map out the market dynamics and future innovations that could drive growth in the global drug delivery industry over the next five to ten years.. more..	12/09/11
	Genetics ‘cloud’ to create new opportunities for researchers and clinicians Gene sequencing and analysis could be dramatically speeded up, leading to patients receiving a quicker and more accurate diagnosis, thanks to research led by Eagle Genomics Ltd. more..	09/09/11
	IVO Associates celebrate 10 years in high-tech consultancy IVO (St Ives, Cambridgeshire UK) came to life 10 years ago when its Founder Dennis Camilleri decided to set-up a business offering management services to new technology-based companies. more..	09/09/11
	PragmatIC and De La Rue demonstrate wireless-powered security labels PragmatIC Printing Ltd, the pioneer in imprinted logic circuits, and De La Rue plc, the world’s largest integrated commercial security printer and papermaker, today announced their progress in prototyping printed electronic security products. more..	09/09/11
	How a frog’s tongue helped graduate to win James Dyson design award Michael Korn, a former student at the Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), is the UK winner of the James Dyson Award – an international design competition run across 18 countries. Michael gained inspiration for his winning product from a frog’s tongue more..	09/09/11
	Lauterbach to present latest debug tools at UK medical electronics event Lauterbach, a world leader in software debug tools, has announced that it will be presenting and exhibiting at MEDELEC 2011, a UK event for engineers working in the medical sector. MEDELEC 2011 will take place on the 29th November in Cambridge. more..	07/09/11
	University of South Florida employs Ubisense real-time location system to predict dementia A recent study at the University of South Florida employed the Ubisense real-time location system (RTLS) to track the movements of residents of two assisted living facilities (ALF). The Ubisense solution provided reliable, precise location accuracy to track the movement of people with cognitive decline, helping to identify persons with dementia. more..	07/09/11
	Copytrax invests in laser cutting technology for print jig production Cambridge print technology company Copytrax has announced that it has invested in the very latest laser cutting technology, an investment that will help them manufacture jigs for the silk-screen and digital print industry. more..	06/09/11
	Nujira appoints Patrick McNamee as VP of Silicon Operations Nujira today announced the appointment of Patrick McNamee to the newly created post of VP of Silicon Operations with overall responsibility for taking its Envelope Tracking ICs from design completion to volume production. more..	06/09/11
	Cambridge Network welcomes Hong Kong Trade Development Council to the city Cambridge Network is delighted to be welcoming the Hong Kong Trade Development Council mission of materials companies to Cambridge next Monday (12th September) - and would like to invite Network members to meet with them. more..	06/09/11
	aae2011 offers engineers the chance to be VIPs at Top Gear Live The organisers of aae2011, the Advanced Automotive Electronics conference and exhibition, have announced that delegates at the event will be entered into a prize draw with the chance of winning a VIP package for Top Gear Live. more..	06/09/11
	New manager set to lead Remtec forward Remtec, the Cambridge based specialist European Medical technology and Lifescience recruitment company, are delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Logan as their new Business manager. more..	06/09/11
	What VAT on salary sacrifice schemes will mean to employers As HMRC clarifies its position on the treatment of VAT for salary sacrifice schemes, employers may need to rapidly re-evaluate their options, in particular for childcare vouchers and cycle schemes, say leading East Anglia Chartered Accountants, Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM). more..	06/09/11
	Counterfeit drugs and anti-counterfeiting: major new book by Cambridge author Mark Davison, CEO of Blue Sphere Health Ltd, has written a 426 page book "Pharmaceutical Anti-Counterfeiting: Combating the Real Danger from Fake Drugs" - newly released by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc. more..	06/09/11
	Wireless stereo audio distribution, coming to a cinema near you Cambridge Consultants has licensed Salix™ wireless audio distribution system to digital cinema systems manufacturer Doremi Cinema. more..	02/09/11
	Angels help to support Norfolk entrepreneurs Cambridge Capital is supporting a new initiative by Norwich Research Park (NRP) to help innovative science-based companies in Norfolk access funding. The business angel group is a partner in the NRP Venta programme which aims to support companies get investment ready and provide opportunities to meet potential investors. more..	01/09/11
	Horizon Discovery licenses new X-MAN cell lines from the University of Minnesota Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, has announced that it has secured a worldwide exclusive licence for new X-MAN (gene X, Mutant And Normal) cell lines from the University of Minnesota (UMN). more..	01/09/11
	Davali chooses Blue Chip hardware for public media package Digital Signage newcomers choose Blue Chip Technology’s RE2 hardware for low cost, high performance public media solution. more..	01/09/11
	The world’s most eco-friendly vacuum cleaner? Cambridge Consultants’ ‘Ecovation’ process demonstrates potential for significant green gains in future product design. more..	01/09/11
	Mantracourt's technology is chosen for the testing of critical offshore systems Mantracourt's wireless telemetry strain gauge acquisition technology has been chosen by Technip Umbilical Systems (DUCO Ltd). more..	01/09/11
	Dolomite launches new Interface providing single, fast and reliable multi-way connection between individual tubing Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic devices, has launched the Circular In-line Interface to provide inline sealing and highly accurate alignment of up to eight high pressure fluid channels. more..	01/09/11
	Study of metabolites reveals health implications from small molecules Researchers have undertaken the most comprehensive investigation of genetic variance in human metabolism and discovered new insights into a range of common diseases. Their work has revealed 37 new variants that are associated with concentrations of metabolites in the blood. more..	01/09/11
	Graphene goes plasmonic Researchers have discovered a crucial recipe for improving the characteristics of graphene devices for use as photodetectors in the next generation of pholtovoltaic devices for telecommunications and energy harvesting. more..	31/08/11
	MedImmune scientist among 100 most inspiring people in life sciences industry A leading scientist based at Medimmune’s Granta Park headquarters has been named as one of the 100 most inspiring people in the life sciences industry by a US magazine. more..	30/08/11
	Deadline looms for chance to benefit from MBA students' market analysis skills If your business could benefit from the skills of a bright and resourceful MBA team, don't miss out - Cambridge Judge Business School would like to hear from you before its proposal deadline of Friday, 9th September. more..	30/08/11
	Crystallising the truth TTP LabTech today announced the availability for download of an application note on mosquito® Crystal: key for identifying the structure of intracellular glutathione transport protein. more..	30/08/11
	IP for free? This article, written by Tom McGuire, a partner in Taylor Vinters' commercial and technology team, looks at the implications of an innovative new way of sharing University-inspired IP with industry, developed by three UK universities, Glasgow, Kings College London and Bristol. more..	26/08/11
	Focus consolidates position as Agile project expert The new Focus on Agile website brings together the expertise of Focus on Training and its specialist partners to support organisations adopting more responsive and agile approaches such as Scrum and DSDM. more..	26/08/11
	New product ideas on display at Manufacturing Engineering Design Show A group of four University of Cambridge Manufacturing Engineering students have come up with a new design for an extreme sports device which could save lives. more..	26/08/11
	Third genetic link to osteoarthritis discovered Researchers have today revealed a new gene associated with osteoarthritis. This is only the third gene to be identified for this painful and debilitating disease that affects more than 40 per cent of people aged more than 70 years. more..	26/08/11
	Industry leaders predict a ‘White Space economy’ Cambridge Consultants has today released a report discussing the foremost business opportunities in wireless technologies enabled by White Space frequencies, predicting the development of the first White Space consumer devices in the next five years. more..	25/08/11
	Cholera pandemic’s source discovered Researchers have used next generation sequencing to trace the source and explain the spread of the latest (seventh) cholera pandemic. They have also highlighted the impact of the acquisition of resistance to antibiotics on shaping outbreaks and show resistance was first acquired around 1982. more..	25/08/11
	Internet of Things: call for preparatory studies The Technology Strategy Board has announced a call for Internet of Things Convergence preparatory studies, which will be followed by a £4m investment next year. The competition will open on 11th October 2011. more..	25/08/11
	Automotive Electronics Event To Attract Engineers from Across Europe UK Vehicle electronics event builds on the success of previous years more..	24/08/11
	Step Up for your last chance to enter There’s just one week left for budding entrepreneurs to get their applications in to be in with a chance of winning £30,000 and business support through SCDC’s Step Up competition. more..	24/08/11
	Scientists discover how antibiotic molecule found in bacteria stops breast cancer Scientists have discovered how a molecule that was first discovered in bacteria blocks a protein which causes breast cancer to develop and spread, reveals research published in 'Nature Chemistry' this week. more..	24/08/11
	New Functional Programming event launches in Cambridge A new event covering the latest developments in programming languages has been launched in Cambridge. more..	23/08/11
	At last, free co-working comes to central Cambridge CowCam is a mixture of work, chat, brainstorming plus the potential for collaboration. If you want to sit with your headphones in and pound away at the keyboard - that's just fine. CowCam starts at the Hidden Rooms, Wed 14th Sept every Wednesday from 10.00am–5.15pm. Entrance & WiFi are free. more..	22/08/11
	User Experience event seeks speakers UX Cambridge 2011 - The East of England's User Experience event - has announced an open Call for Speakers. more..	22/08/11
	Autumn courses for Enhancing Team Effectiveness - RiverRhee Consulting Newsletter – August 2011 Many of us are coming to the end of our summer holidays and turning our thoughts to the autumn with renewed energy and determination! more..	22/08/11
	Cambridge health research receives £110m in government funding The University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals have been awarded £110m to ‘boost research and allow the development of ground breaking medicines’. The funding is part of an £800 million investment by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) - the UK’s largest ever investment in ‘early stage’ health research. more..	22/08/11
	Babraham epigenetics research paves the way for a better understanding of unexplained infertility Scientists at the Babraham Institute have made a breakthrough in understanding how mammalian genomes are modified in the egg and sperm and are reprogrammed after fertilisation, which also has implications for better understanding fertility. more..	19/08/11
	It’s chic if you’re proud to be a geek! Read Qi3 Accelerator Insight for an inside track on early stage technology investment, with observations on the world of innovation, business angels and entrepreneurs. more..	19/08/11
	Blue Chip Technology launches new generation single board computer UK based Blue Chip Technology has announced the launch of its RE2, high performance, ultra-low power single board computer. more..	19/08/11
	Lauterbach to prove software code performance at UK automotive electronics event World leading debug tool specialist Lauterbach has announced that it will be exhibiting at aae2011, a major automotive electronics event, to be held on the 27th September at the Heritage Motor Centre and Museum. more..	19/08/11
	Cambridge company helps improve fire safety for the deaf Cambridge-based test, measurement and control specialist Product Technology Partners Ltd releases test equipment to meet the new EN 54-23 standard. This standard applies to flashing beacons and strobes used in fire alarm systems which are an essential warning feature for the deaf and hard of hearing. more..	18/08/11
	Technology Strategy Board publishes autumn round of grant opportunities The Technology Strategy Board has published information on a series of grant funding and R&D procurement opportunities that businesses can bid for at different times during the autumn. The subject areas include IT, food, healthcare, energy and advanced materials. more..	17/08/11
	Dolomite and Cavendish Laboratory develop innovative device for optical micromanipulation of cells In collaboration with Cavendish Laboratory (Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge), Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic solutions, has designed a glass microfluidic device for a novel laser tool that allows the study of mechanical properties of cells using optical stretching on a single cell basis. more..	17/08/11
	R&D Tax relief - Good news on inclusion of production costs for manufacturers Revised guidance recently issued by HMRC on the circumstances when a company can include the costs of the production of goods is good news for those companies that have to produce the finished goods in order to carry out R&D. more..	16/08/11
	Top TV music composer chooses Cambridge-DR for CD duplication and packaging Top TV music composer and conductor David Arnold has chosen CD and DVD duplication company Cambridge-DR for the production of his most recent CD. more..	16/08/11
	Harborough Innovation Centre welcomes first occupiers Harborough Innovation Centre, designed as a hub for local businesses to launch, innovate and grow, has welcomed its first occupiers. Four companies have moved into office premises at the Centre and one of the businesses is Sporting Edge which was set up by former Leicestershire and England cricketer Jeremy Snape. more..	15/08/11
	Sphere Fluidics in-licenses new IP from Cambridge University Sphere Fluidics has now obtained a worldwide exclusive licence for new picodroplets IP from Cambridge University. more..	15/08/11
	Microvisk introduces world’s first diagnostic smart strip system in the US Microvisk Technologies has introduced its unique handheld devices which monitor the blood clotting status of patients to the US market. The Microvisk devices attracted strong interest from distributors and potential partners ahead of clinical trials in major US medical centres this autumn and product launches in 2012. more..	15/08/11
	Number of genes associated with MS doubles Scientists have identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into the biology of a very debilitating neurological disease. more..	12/08/11
	A&S International features Audio Analytic Audio Analytic features in a leading international security magazine, "igniting a new round of innovation in security." more..	11/08/11
	UK medical electronics event is on track for success MEDELEC 2011, medical electronics event is on track to be a success in its first year. more..	10/08/11
	New research reveals patenting trends around vaccines Boliven.com in partnership with CambridgeIP research has published a new Boliven Landscape™ on patenting trends around vaccines for Pandemic Influenza H5N1 and H1N1 (commonly referred to as ‘bird flu and ‘swine-flu’). The analysis revealed more than 400 patents filed since 2001, most of which were in North America and Europe. more..	10/08/11
	Horizon Discovery expands commercial division with senior appointments and establishes larger UK premises Horizon Discovery has announced that it has made six appointments to its commercial division, including sales, marketing and business development executives covering the USA, Europe and the Far East. The company has also announced that it has expanded its premises at the IQ Cambridge Research Park in Cambridge, UK. more..	10/08/11
	42 Technology boosts healthcare team with two additional consultants 42 Technology (42T) is further strengthening its healthcare team with the addition of two new senior consultants: Ian Cleathero and Steve Woodall. more..	08/08/11
	Innomech signs as ABB Robotics partner for next generation automation Ely-based GB Innomech has joined ABB Robotics global partner network with plans to integrate ABB’s high-performance robots into a new generation of flexible automated manufacturing systems. more..	08/08/11
	PraxisUnico's latest news Includes the government's response to the Hargreaves Review, HMRC's consultation on VAT cost sharing exemption and more in PraxisUnico's latest news more..	08/08/11
	New product offer from Strem Chemicals UK Ltd In conjunction with its partner, Takasago International Corporation, for a limited time, Strem Chemicals will be offering 100mg samples, at no additional charge, for each customer order that includes one of the more than 70 Takasago products already offered by Strem. more..	08/08/11

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