Commercialisation Opportunities

Our researchers have developed commercialisation opportunities in a range of fields, including new medical treatments, diagnostic assays, and a game to aid physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

We're looking for commercial partners to take these opportunities to market.

ARU welcomes the recommendations of the Independent Review of University Spinout Companies which will provide an opportunity to develop our policies and practice on spin-out creation.

The recommendations of the review will enable us to:

  • align our spinout policy and procedures with the best practice guidelines
  • set equity stakes for the university and founders at an appropriate level without the need for time-consuming negotiations
  • raise researcher awareness of spinouts as a route to commercialisation across all faculties
  • ensure spinouts are a potential option for all research output disclosures with commercial potential
  • manage researcher expectations on the feasibility of a spinout for their research outputs.

Explore opportunities below.

Rapid phenotypic screening for anti-fibrotic activity

A screening service available from ARU can identify anti-fibrotic activity of novel small molecules and biologicals.

Polymerase chain reaction assays for diagnosing fungal infections

We have a suite of PCR assays available for licensing. They're robust, specific, simple and sensitive assays to identify a range of common fungal and antibiotic-resistant infections.

ReHabgame™ – a serious game for rehabilitation

Work with us on a cost-effective rehabilitation game that improves the range of motion and the kinematic ability of motor-impaired participants. Use for physiotherapy purposes at home or in community settings.

Artificial sweeteners as a cancer treatment

Our researchers have identified a potential new treatment for cancer. We're seeking a commercial partner to develop the use of sucralose as a cancer treatment.

Anti-fibrotic synergistic combination

We've identified a potential new treatment for fibrotic diseases using two generic compounds, giving the potential for a new combination therapy.

Based in ARU’s state-of-the-art Science Centre in Cambridge, ARU Biometrics apply biomedical science technologies to solve your problems. Available resources include the Applied Extracellular Vesicle Research Laboratory, Immune Checkpoint Assays, Inflammation Biology, the Platelet Function Laboratory and Workplace drug testing.

Contact us

Contact our Research and Innovation Development Office to discuss these opportunities.