UCL Innovation & Enterprise

Join us at UCL on 3 September for London Demo Day - an exciting showcase of the top startups from UCL, London School of Economics and Political Science, King's College London, Imperial, and Queen Mary University of London. Register: bit.ly/3S4wWIh #LondonDemoDay2025

In this week's UCL staff spotlight, Tracey Phillipson, Student Projects Development Coordinator (UCL School of Management) shares her journey and how the ‘Transform: Creating Impact Through Knowledge Exchange’ programme is shaping her work: bit.ly/469flHh #UCLTransform

UCL alumna Bhavisha Darji (MA Public Administration) is helping to improve access to digital healthcare in her home country of India and around the world using skills she learnt from earning her master’s degree at UCL. Read the article: bit.ly/4lKGrch

UCL🤝Shanghai Jiao Tong University! We’ve signed our first university‑wide MoU with @sjtu1896, deepening a decade of joint research in AI, materials science, astronomy, biomed & more. Next: bigger seed fund & new engineering pathway for students. ⬇️bit.ly/3J0FoGW

Delighted to share that @UCL Academic Clinical Lecturer & GP Dr @cinibhanu has been awarded for this year’s @absw Media Fellow! 🎉 Supported by @UCL_Global, she’ll join the @BBCScienceNews to champion research on healthy ageing. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/4memfjp

The UCL Centre for Digital Innovation (UCL CDI) is a collaborative initiative between UCL and Amazon Web Services to accelerate digital innovation with societal impact. Find out more about the partnership: bit.ly/3TodpDw

Do you want to apply to our Hatchery incubator programme but want some more information and the opportunity to ask questions beforehand? Come along to our Hatchery information session on 29 July, 1-2pm. Book now: bit.ly/3UpFTwH

Last month we held Transform, our programme to help UCL staff create impact through knowledge exchange. If you weren't able to attend the programme or would like to learn more about engaging with knowledge exchange, browse our digital resources library: bit.ly/4cgUBwV

David Peinturier, UCL alumnus and Director of Sustainability at Cambio, sat down with @UCLEnterprise to discuss the benefits of accessing UCL’s entrepreneurship events and support as a way to secure career opportunities. Read his insights 👉 bit.ly/3ZAsiWv

Are you ready to transform your startup into a thriving business? Our Hatchery incubator programme is open for applications! The Hatchery is UCL’s equity free incubator which provides the co-working space, advice and connections you need to succeed: bit.ly/3CvkVa6

Congratulations to UCL-supported startup Snuze for raising £600,000 in pre-seed funding to grow their business. Founded by UCL alumni Jake Ramus and Jake Osorio, Snuze is a network of tech-enhanced sleep pods for on-demand naps.

UCL has renewed and expanded its partnership with @ENS_ULM, signing agreements on student exchanges and joint training, under the framework of PSL-@UCL global partnership, and committing to support a joint research project in cognitive science. Read more⬇️bit.ly/3TEXMHC

On 3 July, UCL’s entrepreneurial community gathered to celebrate the achievements of UCL startups. Awards were given out to startups in the Hatchery incubator programme, acknowledging their growth and contribution to the UCL entrepreneurial ecosystem: bit.ly/3GjcAsz

We're delighted UCL is partnering with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) to launch the UK’s first Global Industrial Technology Cooperation Centre (GITCC). Read the story: bit.ly/3ImlXbq

We're thrilled UCL-supported startup Snuze, a network of tech-enhanced sleep pods for on-demand naps and short stays, has raised £600,000 in pre-seed funding to develop and grow the business.

Are you an investor, student, alumni or just generally interested in entrepreneurship? 🚀 Come along to London Demo Day on 3 September at UCL, an exciting showcase of the best and brightest startups from London's leading universities: bit.ly/3S4wWIh #LondonDemoDay2025

Unlock opportunities for your business! Join us at Innovate Local: South East, to discover local innovation strengths and priorities. Connect with industry leaders, access funding, and start your innovation journey. Register now: eur.cvent.me/gZgNgV #InnovateLocal

UCL’s latest newsletter is out: highlights include UCL partnering with NVIDIA on sovereign AI platforms and UCL staff recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, including Professor Mariana Mazzucato awarded a CBE for services to economics. Read: bit.ly/4038pYl