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Investigating the market need for an ultra-miniaturised spectrometer

Inventor: Dr. Tom Albrow-Owen, Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics, Engineering More details: Nanowires replace Newton's famous glass prism Mentor: TBC Spectrometry is a key workhorse in all scientific disciplines, using light to probe matter and identify its constituent molecules or … [Read more...] about Investigating the market need for an ultra-miniaturised spectrometer

Cytography: Identifying applications for a new class of imaging flow cytometer

Inventors: Mr. Gillies Kleboe, Dr. Steven F. Lee (Department of Chemistry), & Dr. Kevin O’Holleran (Centre for Advanced Imaging, Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience). Flow cytometers are widely used in scientific research and industrial applications to analyse and to sort … [Read more...] about Cytography: Identifying applications for a new class of imaging flow cytometer

Recommending a market entry strategy for a blockchain-based IP licensing system

Inventors: Dr. Frank Tietze, Institute for Manufacturing and ALPS Mentor: TBC Intellectual property (IP) is licensed widely in many industries. A typical end-user product whether highly complex like a mobile phone or simpler like a computer mouse may rely on many different pieces of IP licensed … [Read more...] about Recommending a market entry strategy for a blockchain-based IP licensing system

Identifying the best markets for an AI-driven medical research management platform

Inventor: Dr Amber Hill, Research Grid Mentor: TBC Medical research activities including early research and clinical trials have a high administrative burden and often require patient/public involvement and engagement. These must be carried out in a structured and specific way to gather … [Read more...] about Identifying the best markets for an AI-driven medical research management platform

Investigating uses for a new type of polymeric valve, including treating deep vein and heart diseases

Inventors: Dr. Marta Serrani & Professor Geoff Moggridge, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology Mentor: TBC The inventors have developed a new type of polymeric material which has high durability and specific mechanical properties, being stiff in one direction and flexible in another. The … [Read more...] about Investigating uses for a new type of polymeric valve, including treating deep vein and heart diseases

Identifying the market needs in Africa and beyond for a new antiviral agent capable of disinfecting flexible and rigid surfaces

Inventors: Dr. Ljiljana Fruk & Leander Crocker, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology Mentor: Dr. Michael Murray Dr Fruk and her team have been working on developing flavin derivatives which have high catalytic properties. These can quickly degrade toxic dyes in water and were originally … [Read more...] about Identifying the market needs in Africa and beyond for a new antiviral agent capable of disinfecting flexible and rigid surfaces

Investigating the requirements for air quality monitoring in the developing world

Inventor: Peter Pedersen, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies for a Healthy & Sustainable Future and open-seneca Mentor: Dr. Bill Matthews Open-seneca was set up by a group of Cambridge PhD students from the Sensor CDT with the aim of using citizen science to create a … [Read more...] about Investigating the requirements for air quality monitoring in the developing world

Finding the best developing world applications for an innovative, low cost, solar-powered water pump and pasteuriser

Inventors: Dr. Ilan Adler, University College London & Peter McKay, EcoNomad Solutions Ltd. Mentor: Dr. Simon Pulman-Jones Based on over 5 years of collaborative work, the inventors have developed a novel solar-powered water pump that has no moving parts and can be made from easily-sourced … [Read more...] about Finding the best developing world applications for an innovative, low cost, solar-powered water pump and pasteuriser

Investigating the best markets for low-power Internet of Things sensor networks

Inventor: Dr Jessica Ocampos, Camnexus (formerly of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology) Mentor: Adrian Swinburne, Quintaxiom Camnexus-IoT-Network is an end-to-end “Internet of Things” solution from sensors network to real-time warning system. The solution integrates wireless … [Read more...] about Investigating the best markets for low-power Internet of Things sensor networks

Investigating patient and clinician acceptance of different methods for monitoring glucose levels

Inventors: Dr. Gita Khalili Moghaddam (Clinical Neurosciences), Professor Chris Lowe (Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences) & Jeff Blyth (GlycoVue) Mentor: Bob Pettigrew Diabetes needs to be carefully controlled, with regular monitoring of blood glucose levels and careful use of insulin. … [Read more...] about Investigating patient and clinician acceptance of different methods for monitoring glucose levels

Identifying medical applications for a device which can improve fine motor skills

Inventors: Dr Gerald Mako, Cambridge Motorics Mentor: Bill Matthews How to support ageing populations is one of the most pressing issues Europe and other parts of the world are facing; according to the UN, the percentage of people over 65 is expected to rise from 11.3% in 2005 to 18% in 2030 and … [Read more...] about Identifying medical applications for a device which can improve fine motor skills

Finding the best medical applications for a new neurostimulation device

Inventors: Dr. Christopher Proctor & Vincenzo Curto, Electrical Engineering & Dr. Damiano Barone, Addenbrookes Mentor: Dr. Julian White There are currently two different types of spinal cord implants available to clinicians and patients. These electrically stimulate the spinal nerves as … [Read more...] about Finding the best medical applications for a new neurostimulation device