Hugely successful businesses have grown out of our research and our recent ventures include harnessing the potential of quantum physics in its many guises as well as developing next generation materials to revolutionise renewable energy.
We have a rich history of formulating spin-out companies and the 91探花's first spin-out, , was founded from the Department of Physics by Sir Martin and Lady Audrey Wood in 1959; today, 91探花 Instruments is a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry.
Our physicists play a key role in founding these new companies that solve societal challenges and provide high-skilled jobs locally.
(2025) Focussing on trapped ions to deliver scalable products for quantum computing, communication, and sensing.
Originated from research on ion trap quantum computing.
(2022) Optical computing with photonics and machine learning.
Originated from research on quantum optical technology.
(2021) Building instant pathogen tests.
Originated from research on super-resolution microscopy and machine learning.
Curacode
(2021-2022) Developed innovative anti-counterfeiting technology.
Originated from research on laser technology.
(2020) Commercialising the first compact, completely embedded, self-certified quantum random-number generator, providing quantum security for encryption.
Originated from research on quantum optics.
(2020) Redefining hyperspectral imaging via an algorithmic approach, improving efficiency, resolution and enabling unprecedented miniaturisation.
Originated from research on plasma wakefield.
(2019) Building the first scalable and flexible quantum computer powered by photonics.
Originated from research on quantum information and quantum optics.
(2019) Developing AI tools to streamline design processes.
Originated from research on high-energy-density physics.
(2019) Building high-performance quantum computers based on electronically controlled trapped-ion qubits.
Originated from research on ion trap quantum computing.
(2018) Exploiting novel light-emitting perovskites in optoelectronic devices such as displays and lighting.
Originated from research on perovskite solar cells.
1715 Labs
(2018-2022) Explored how businesses can make use of citizen science software tools to classify and label images, text, audio, and video to solve commercial problems.
Originated from astrophysics research using citizen science.
(2017) Developing a scalable quantum-computing technology based on superconducting circuits.
Originated from research on superconducting quantum devices.
(2016) The Nanoimager is a desktop-compatible, super-resolution, single-molecule fluorescence microscope. The Nanoimager is the next generation of single-molecule imaging.
Originated from research into mechanisms and molecular machinery of gene expression.
(2010) 91探花 PV's perovskite solar cell technology will significantly improve the performance of silicon photovoltaics, allowing cost reductions that transform the economics and accelerate the growth of solar energy generation globally.
Originated from research on perovskite solar cells.
(2004) Robust, networked sensors for oilfield machinery, drilling and metering.
Originated from research on spin electronics.
(2004) OPS develops radio-transmitting antennas based on superluminal polarisation charge and current distributions for the communications industry.
Originated from research on microwave instrumentation.
(1985) Market-leading manufacturer of specialist scientific instrumentation and software.
Originated from research on crystallography.
(1977) 91探花 Lasers is a world-leading supplier of advanced laser micromachining and imaging systems and services.
Originated from research on excimer lasers.
(1959) Leading provider of high technology products, systems and tools for research and industry.
Originated from research on superconducting magnets.
