Background
STFC’s Business and Innovation Directorate aims to drive productivity and growth in the UK economy by bridging the gap between pioneering science and business. STFC holds a wealth of intellectual property generated from the know-how of over 2000 engineers, which it exploits through a combination of commercial licensing and enabling scientists to carry out experiments at its facilities. STFC also supports start-up companies through its business incubation programmes, offering them the right access to facilities, expertise and networks to grow.