# University of Manchester Innovation Factory: Higher education, Manchester, United Kingdom > University of Manchester Innovation Factory: The University of Manchester Innovation Factory (UoMIF) is the technology transfer organization of the... Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/university-of-manchester-innovation-factory (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) United Kingdom · [Higher education startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies) # 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. Funding reported Last round: Seed Higher education Manchester, United Kingdom Company summary - **Founded:** 1999 27 years old - **Team:** 90 51 to 200 people - **Funding reported:** 17.2M as listed, currency not stated - **Last round:** Seed Jul 2025 How sure we are - ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does - 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise - 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round No round for University of Manchester Innovation Factory has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology) ## About 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. ## What company datasets say University of Manchester Innovation Factory raised Funding, as reported Reported in all **17.2M** in the source's currency Last round **Seed** Last round size **5.3M** Last round date **Jul 2025** ## Founders and team From University of Manchester Innovation Factory's own website: 28 on the team. - **Catherine Headley** CEO - **Paula Dhoot** COO - **Clare Arkwright** Head of Operations - **Duncan Henderson** Head of Innovation Discovery - **Elliott Jennings** Interim Head of Investment & Licensing (Life Sciences) - **Ewelina Rozycka-Burn** Head of Commercial Development - **Rachel Newbery** Head of HR & Talent - **Alison McGonagle** Commercial Development Manager (Life Sciences) - **Andrew Dennison** Innovation Discovery Manager (Science & Engineering) - **Ben Llewellyn** Innovation Discovery Manager (Science & Engineering) - **Cathy Lucas** Innovation Discovery Manager (Life Sciences & Humanities) - **Christopher Smith** Senior Innovation Discovery Manager (Life Sciences) - **Eoin Griffin** Innovation Discovery Manager (Science & Engineering) - **Freddy Guemeni** Associate Director of IP Strategy and Intelligence - **Gareth Jones** Senior Commercial Development Manager (Science & Engineering) - **Gemma Wilson** Investment and Licensing Manager - **Jason Hui** Commercial Development Manager (Science & Engineering) - **Joanna Denbigh** Senior Investment and Licensing Manager And 10 more on the team. ## The company, in detail What they build Known for health care university research commercialization commercialization support environmental technology research commercialization funding investment and licensing data science energy and environment start ups research commercialization investments spin outs proof of principle investment university industry partnerships materials engineering plastic waste recycling education Built with from their website WP Engine Hubspot Apple Business Manager Twilio SendGrid Email Marketing Campaigns Microsoft Exchange MySQL Microsoft 365 Apps & Services Microsoft Teams Duo Security Wordpress +8 more Sendgrid Microsoft Exchange Online Microsoft 365 Outlook PHP Microsoft Email Providers Twilio SendGrid Email API Google Search Console - **Sector:** Higher education - **Industry code:** NAICS 54171, 611310, SIC 8748 - **Region:** England - **Part of:** The University of Manchester - **Revenue:** 6.7M a year, as listed - **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/university-of-manchester-innovation-factory) ## Higher education in United Kingdom Startups like it - [**Leverage Edu** London · founded 2017](https://millionrounds.com/startup/leverage-edu) - [**PEN Group** London · founded 2022](https://millionrounds.com/startup/pen-group) - [**FourthRev** London · founded 2019](https://millionrounds.com/startup/fourthrev-2) - [**StudentCrowd** Wolverhampton · founded 2015](https://millionrounds.com/startup/studentcrowd) - [**LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School** London · founded 2017](https://millionrounds.com/startup/lis-the-london-interdisciplinary-school) - [**Encode Club** London · founded 2020](https://millionrounds.com/startup/encode-club-2) - [**Vygo** London · founded 2016](https://millionrounds.com/startup/vygo) - [**MyOffer** London · founded 2003](https://millionrounds.com/startup/myoffer) ## Is this your company? 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