University of Manchester Innovation Factory

The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (UoMIF) is the technology transfer organization of the University of Manchester, established in 2004 and based in Manchester, UK.

It focuses on transforming research into commercial opportunities through spinouts, licensing, and investment. UoMIF is recognized as one of the leading university technology transfer offices in the UK, with a mission to ensure that academic breakthroughs create tangible benefits for society, the economy, and the environment. UoMIF provides expert support to academic and student inventors, helping them identify valuable research and translate it into market-ready innovations. Its primary services include managing the lifecycle of intellectual property, creating spinout companies, securing licensing agreements, and obtaining investment for new ventures. The organization has successfully created over 120 spinout companies and has secured significant funding for these initiatives. UoMIF plays a vital role in bringing commercialized technologies and new enterprises to market, benefiting a wide range of partners, including industry collaborators, investors, and society at large.