Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new spray coating for greenhouses to improve plant growth and help extend the growing seasons in less sunny countries like the UK in a more sustainable way. The technology, which can be applied like a varnish to existing greenhouses, works by optimising the wavelength of...
A University of Bath spin-out has been awarded funding to explore new ways of targeting tough-to-treat childhood cancers. The £552,000 investment will enable Revolver Therapeutics to develop a potential new type of cancer treatment. It is looking to do this by harnessing the ability to inhibit previously ‘undruggable’ transcription factors – proteins that help...
A £50m fund to help the growth of small and medium-sized firms across the South West has been launched by investment group Foresight – with two offices in the region due to open to support it. FTSE 250 listed Foresight already manages a number of regionally focused private equity and venture capital funds dedicated...
Bath-based healthtech firm Mayden is celebrating multiple regional and national award wins ahead of its 25th anniversary next year. The firm, which creates software systems that provide data driven insights and genuinely improve how services work, has won awards or been shortlisted as a finalist for outstanding contributions in the fields of innovation in...
Four individuals who are using technology to drive positive change and generate social impact have been chosen as the first cohort of ‘champions’ for Tech4Good South West, the not-for-profit organisation on a mission to strengthen links between society and technology. The four were selected by a panel of experts and peers as they adhere to...
Naturbeads, the Bath firm developing biodegradable alternatives to harmful microplastics, has secured £7.8m in funding to further develop its pioneering technology, including building its first production plant. Founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Bath, Naturbeads is now scaling its innovative cellulose microsphere technology. The series A round funding will enable...
Bath-based change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall has worked with a leading West of England hospice charity to boost its donor engagement, streamline operations and position it for a digital future. The consultancy was called in by St Peter’s Hospice to transform its digital operations and upgrade its customer relationship management (CRM), so ensuring it...
A Bath CleanTech spin-out business will be vying for investment of £1.5m at a high-profile event aimed at shaping the tech investment landscape. LabCycle will line up against 19 other firms at Investment Futures in London, which will also feature panel and roundtable discussions on a range of sector-related topics. The event is being staged...
Tax rises in the Budget aimed at companies could slow much-needed economic growth and undermine investment decisions, the region’s largest business organisation fears. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, said it recognised that the Chancellor faced a tight fiscal position and had to make hard decisions. But it added that it was...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves started her Budget speech by saying the country voted for change on 4 July. As a result, the Labour government could now “fix the foundations”. The way to ensure growth was to “invest, invest, invest”, she added. In total, the Budget will raise taxes by £40bn. The key points from the Budget...
