Commercialisation news The latest from the University of Sheffield. Off Spin-out company secures funding for device that ‘could revolutionise biology research’ Sheffield businesses first to receive millions from new Northern investment company Northern Gritstone, an investment company founded by the universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester with initial support from Research England, has allocated its first two investments to Sheffield-based businesses. 29 July 2022 Northern Gritstone secures first close of £215 million ahead of making its first investments A new investment company founded by the universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the north of England has today (20 May 2022) announced a first close of £215 million. 20 May 2022 Rinri Therapeutics raises £10 million to advance stem cell therapy for hearing loss University of Sheffield spinout company, Rinri Therapeutics, has raised a total of £10 million from investors and the UK Future Fund to advance its novel stem cell therapy to restore hearing loss. 21 April 2021 Sheffield spin-out set up to facilitate life-science discoveries Understanding how molecules interact within the body is essential in supporting the development of treatments and therapies. Exciting Instruments, a University of Sheffield spin-out company, is breaking down barriers for researchers in this field. 4 November 2021 Northern Gritstone announces leadership team Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, has appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO. 8 July 2021 Northern universities launch new investment company The universities of Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England. 25 April 2021 Flagship institutes The University’s four flagship institutes bring together our key strengths to tackle global issues, turning interdisciplinary and translational research into real-world solutions. Flagship institutes
