Crick Institute to work with small businesses on discovery science

Collaborations will apply “cutting-edge technologies” to biomedical research

The Francis Crick Institute has announced six partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises to apply “novel cutting-edge technologies” to discovery projects it is leading on.

Paul Mercer, head of collaboration at the Crick, said: “We are really excited to be able to develop these research partnerships with SMEs, diversifying the opportunity for development of Crick discoveries through the application of disruptive innovations.”