Isis Innovation

His Royal Highness The Duke of York visited Isis Innovation in Oxford to learn more about Isis' successful efforts to commercialise technology that originates from the University of Oxford and other clients.

Treating only patients who are likely to benefit from anti-cancer drugs and identifying quickly which treatment is best for each person, is the aim behind new spin-out, Oxford Cancer Biomarkers Ltd.

The Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, powered by YASA Motors was shown to Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Green by its co-developer Lord Paul Drayson, the former Minister of Science and Innovation at the MIA Low Carbon Racing Conference.

Strategies and support for economic growth are high on the agenda for governments and others in times of financial austerity. The role of technology transfer offices like Isis is recognised as central to implementation of these strategies, and new initiatives such as the Isis Software Incubator are proving their worth as a launchpad for the formation of new companies with tremendous growth potential.