Case Studies

IP Commercialisation case studies and news

Relative Insight gains investment and expands into the US

Born out of a 10-year research project with Lancaster University’s linguistic and cyber security departments, Relative Insight originally designed its technology to support law enforcement agencies identify criminals masquerading as children in chat rooms. Today, they apply the same methods to help brands interact and communicate more effectively with their audiences, focusing on comparison of the way people speak to derive insights that fuel sharper strategy and smarter communication.
Discovery of a “Holy Grail” with the invention of universal computer memory

A new type of computer memory which could solve the digital technology energy crisis has been invented and patented by Lancaster scientists.
Lancaster Academics build Minecraft world to encourage reluctant readers

Minecraft is now being used to create an ‘immersive experience’ to engage reluctant readers. The new Litcraft project is working with a number of external partners to build more literature inspired worlds for schools and commercial use.

Lancaster Builds relationship with Green Angel Syndicate

Lancaster University host an event to build relationships with Green Angel Syndicate to allow North West businesses to access investment.
Lancaster Material Analysis - Access to material analysis services

Lancaster Material Analysis (LMA) offers commercial access to material analysis services, in particular, scanning probe microscopy and cross-sectional imaging and analysis. The end-users of their services products include industrial companies and academic institutes. LMA's close links with the Physics Department allows it to tap into the considerable knowledge and expertise of researchers actively engaged in the study of a wide range of materials using these techniques
Lancaster Startup Puts Quantum Security On USB, Dongles

Lancaster University startup Quantum Base, Ltd is one of a small number of companies betting on the benefits of quantum computing even without quantum computers.

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