There has never been a better time to pursue commercialisation of research, and there is no better place than the Wellcome Genome Campus to harness the intellectual property (IP) of genomics.
Already, venture capitalists and large companies are recognising our potential for rapid development of ideas and the expertise of our scientists in a setting of world class facilities and knowledge here in Hinxton. Commercial enterprises are co-locating here and embedding staff within the Campus Institutes to harness the value in collaboration and knowledge sharing.
At the Wellcome Genome Campus we have a culture where innovation is seen as an extension of our science, rather than just a revenue generator. Our academic researchers are encouraged to maximise the potential of their IP through partnerships with industry, and they are supported by mentors from industry. Alongside regular scientific activity, creating or working for a company is seen as a mark of success and offers the opportunity for academics to work with some of the best business minds in the world.