# MakingIdeaswork fora betterworld.
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### [Our Expertise](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise)
[Advanced Materials](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/advanced-materials)
[Animals and agriculture](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/animals-and-agriculture)
[Biodiversity and nature](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/biodiversity-nature)
[Biotechnology](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/biotechnology)
[Business continuity](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/business-continuity)
[Circular Economy](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/circular-economy)
[Clinical sciences](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/clinical-sciences)
[Cosmetics and personal care](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/cosmetic-and-personal-care)
[Culture, creativity and tourism](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/culture-creativity-tourism)
[Energy](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/energy)
[Food and drink](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/food-drink)
[Future Communications](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/future-communications)
[Genetics and cancer](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/genetics-cancer)
[Neuroscience](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/neuroscience)
[Space technologies](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/space-technologies)
[Tissue regeneration and repair](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/tissue-regeneration-and-repair)
### [Our Campaigns](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise)
[Data, digital and AI](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/data-ai)
[Climate and environmental crisis](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/sustainability)
[Future Proof](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/future-proof)
[Genotype to Phenotype](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/genotype-to-phenotype)
[Bench to Bedside](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise/bench-to-bedside)
### [Collaboration](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/collaboration)
[Collaboration
Overview](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/collaboration)
[Collaborative partnerships and contract research](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/collaboration/collaborative-partnerships-and-contract-research)
[Consultancy and Commercial Services](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/collaboration/consultancy)
[Studentships, secondments and internships](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/collaboration/studentships-secondments-internships)
### [Venture Investment](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment)
[Venture Investment
Overview](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment)
[Meet the OCC team](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/meet-the-occ-team)
[University portfolio](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/university-portfolio)
[Work With Us](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/work-with-us)
[Accelerate your journey](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/accelerate-your-journey)
[OCC Launch](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/occ-launch)
[OCC Ventures](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/occ-ventures)
[OCC Equity](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/venture-investment/occ-equity)
[Staff Services](https://eil.ac/staff/EXT)
[Student Enterprise](https://eil.ac/students/EXT)
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# Making Ideas work for a better world.
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Edinburgh Innovations is the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service.
## Let's Innovate
We work to understand your organisation’s needs and connect you to world-leading research, expertise and facilities. Collaborate with us to bring your ideas to life and make a positive contribution to society and the economy.
Get in touch and find out how we can support your business today.
[Get in touch](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/contact-us)
### Access all areas
We make it easy to access the University of Edinburgh’s multi-disciplinary expertise by matching your needs to the latest research, new technologies and world-class facilities.
Work with one of the world’s top universities\*, ranked 4th
in the UK for quality and breadth of research\*\*.
[Explore Expertise](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/expertise)
### Collaborate for success
We manage collaborative projects and contract research across a range of sectors both nationally and internationally, and we source funding to successfully deliver your project.
The University of Edinburgh is ranked 1st in the world for industry, innovation and infrastructure\*\*\*. Collaborate with Scotland’s top-ranked institution\*\*\*\*.
[Collaborate with us](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/collaboration)
[04 Mar 2026
News
Edinburgh partnership with FUJIFILM Biotechnologies delivers new technology for complex biologics
Biotechnology
Medical technologies
Therapeutics](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/edinburgh-partnership-with-fujifilm-biotechnologies-delivers-new-technology-for-complex-biologics)
[03 Mar 2026
News
Natural ‘fingerprints’ show captured CO2 is permanently locked into rock at Iceland site
Energy
Sustainability](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/natural-fingerprints-show-captured-co2-is-permanently-locked-into-rock-at-iceland-site)
[23 Feb 2026
News
Breadcrumbs lead to fossil free production of everyday goods
Biotechnology
Circular economy
Sustainability](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/breadcrumbs-lead-to-fossil-free-production-of-everyday-goods)
[11 Feb 2026
News
Scottish Knowledge Exchange finalists 2026
Data and AI
Neuroscience
Startups and spinouts
Sustainability](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/scottish-knowledge-exchange-finalists-2026)
[29 Jan 2026
News
Four finalists at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2026
Animals & Agriculture
Medical technologies
Startups and spinouts](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/four-finalists-at-scotlands-life-sciences-awards-2026)
[28 Jan 2026
News
Sensor gloves could help robots get to grips with human tasks
Medical technologies
Robotics
Sensors](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/sensor-gloves-could-help-robots-get-to-grips-with-human-tasks)
*Images: Cecilie Arcurs *via GettyImages *(header);** Westend61 *(Access all areas)* and Gorodenkoff *(Collaborate for success)*, both stock.adobe.com.*
*\** QS World University Rankings 2025, *\*\** REF 2021, *\*\*\** THE Impact Rankings 2024, *\*\*\*\** REF 2021*.\*
[Making ideas work for a better world
### Power of Innovation
The University of Edinburgh’s annual impact review 2024/25
Discover more](https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/about-us/power-of-innovation)
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