The Venture Prize was established in 2007 and has produced a growing portfolio of start up companies in the Materials Science & Technology sectors. They cover a broad range of Materials Science, from medical materials to water purification technologies.
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Year: 2023
Project: BindEthics
Project Summary:
This innovative new adhesive is derived from purified and refined industrial bio-waste. It should enable 90 % of engineered wood products, such as furniture and construction boards, to become fully recyclable and help to develop a sustainable circular economy in this sector.
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Year: 2022
Project: ArtioSense
Project Summary:
New smart sensors which will aid soft tissue balancing and correct positioning of joint implants during surgery. This technology will deliver longer lifetimes for the implants and reducing the need for revision surgery. The first application is likely to be hip replacement surgery but further applications are envisaged, in orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and beyond. More information is available here.
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Year: 2021
Project: Metasonixx Ltd
Project Summary:
Acoustic metamaterials that give unprecedented control on sound delivery and noise management. Metasonixx is a spin out company of the Universities of Sussex and Bristol.
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Year: 2019
Project: Kalium Health
Project Summary:
Rapid, low-cost patient-administered test for blood potassium levels, with potential additional applications, developed by Kalium Diagnostics, a spin out company of the University of Cambridge.
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Year: 2018
Project: Kubal-Wraith Ltd
Project Summary: Laser technology for real time monitoring in molten metal furnaces
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Year: 2017
Project: Puraffinity
Project Summary: Smart materials for environmental applications in particular industrial wastewater treatment to remove micro pollutants.
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Year: 2016
Project: Hexigone Inhibitors
Project Summary: Smart release, self healing, chrome free corrosion inhibitor for galvanised steel.
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Year: 2014
Project: Sirakoss Limited.
Project Summary: A purely synthetic bone graft substitute designed for use in spinal fusion surgery for back pain, or repairs for bone injuries. In November 2020 Sirakoss was acquired by OssDsign, a Swedish company specialising in bone replacement technology.
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Year: 2013
Project: BioMin Technologies Ltd.
Project Summary: Bioglass ingredient for toothpaste to remineralise tooth surfaces and treat dental sensitivity
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Year: 2010
Project: AtoCap Limited
Drug encapsulation technology to enable targeted delivery of therapies.