Infinity G

Infinity G

Technology, Information and Internet

Accelerating Innovation to Impact

About us

The University of Glasgow’s Infinity G programme exists to accelerate excellence, creating the optimal conditions for ventures emerging from the university to achieve global societal impact and become investment-ready.

Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Glasgow
Type
Partnership
Founded
2024

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Updates

  • Last week, Maddy Cooper-Chessar, the HR & People mentor led a fantastic session on Hiring Plans & Talent Attraction for the Infinity G cohort. The session provided valuable strategies on how to build strong hiring plans, attract top talent, and scale teams effectively as they grow. It was inspiring to see the cohort companies actively engaging with the content and discussing how they could strengthen their recruitment processes for the future. A huge thank you to Maddy for sharing her expertise on how to build strong, high-performing teams.  

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  • In partnership with University of Glasgow , the Infinity G Accelerator is already making strides in nurturing Scotland’s next generation of deeptech ventures. With 15 groundbreaking companies in its first cohort — from AI and quantum computing to biotechnology — this 13-week programme is focused on scaling transformative ideas into globally impactful businesses. thebeyond Glasgow has been the perfect coworking and lab space to support these ventures unlock their full potential. This initiative is a significant step towards establishing Scotland as a leading hub for deeptech innovation, creating opportunities for impactful change on a global scale. 🌍 Stay tuned as these ventures continue to grow and shape the future of technology! 

    In partnership with STAC, University of Glasgow has launched Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator. The Infinity G accelerator numbers 15 ventures including 10 spinouts, from AI and quantum computing to biotechnology, and is designed to nurture and advance groundbreaking deeptech ventures. Alessia, Glanadair, AevaSpec, Flora Wind, ForceBiology, Diabetes Companion, Hoofsmart, Orthovis, Quantcore, Quantrologee, RX Watt, Scotia Biotech, SepSense, and Unravel Health join the first cohort, a 13-week accelerator hosted at STAC’s thebeyond Glasgow co-working and lab space based at Skypark Glasgow in Finnieston. The Infinity G accelerator is partly funded by the Glasgow City Council-UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Uzma Khan, Vice Principal, Economic Development and Innovation, University of Glasgow, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with STAC on this programme, which will bring enormous values and benefit to this first cohort. Each of these early stage ventures have been selected for the quality of their propositions, innovative technology, and scale of ambition. STAC brings a wealth of deep tech expertise to our doorstep, and particularly so at a time when the University has stepped up to unlock the significant potential of our deep tech spin-outs and start-ups, both from the University and in the wider city region.” Melville Anderson, Head of Commercialisation at the University of Glasgow, said: “Infinity G is one of our new initiatives to provide specialist support to our entrepreneurs seeking to build ventures. These nascent companies will build on cutting-edge science and engineering innovations to product and services with scalable global market potential in areas ranging from quantum computing and sensing, industrial process energy efficiency, and women’s health. We’re excited to be collaborating with STAC and bringing their tech company building methodology to what could be the next generation of major employers in the city of Glasgow.” Paul Wilson, CEO and co-founder of STAC, said: “We’re honoured to help develop the innovation brilliance coming out of University of Glasgow, moving towards commercialisation and getting founders prepared to make a global impact. The first cohort is full of high-potential ventures, and through our company scaling mentorship methodology, we are already confident we are building startups that can make a global impact. We are integral to Scotland developing a deeptech supercluster, with key constituents including our world-class universities, scale-up expertise, and funding.” The Infinity G programme is unique in the UK because of its depth of mentorship, building vital startup ingredients across sales, marketing, IP & technology, investment, finance, legal and talent/HR. Mentored by industry experts, the industry-led model mobilises technology and professional service partners to the university's sourced ventures. Image by Stewart Attwood Photography Story by Nick Freer

    University of Glasgow launches Scotland’s first ‘deeptech’ accelerator

    University of Glasgow launches Scotland’s first ‘deeptech’ accelerator

    https://www.stac.ac

  • Taylor Wilson led an impactful Communications Framework Workshop for the Infinity G cohort. The session delved into crafting a clear strategy, identifying the right audience, and refining key messages to ensure effective communication. Taylor also explored how to select the best channels to amplify their messaging and measure performance to drive continuous improvement. It was fantastic to see the cohort companies actively engaging with the session and demonstrating such commitment to refining their messaging and identifying the best channels to reach their audience effectively. This will undoubtedly support them in scaling their impact and reaching their target markets with confidence. A big thank you to Taylor for delivering a workshop that the founders can apply directly to their businesses.  

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  • This week, our Infinity G cohort gained valuable insights during a session led by Ross Gale from Burness Paull LLP. The session explored the employment lifecycle, addressing key issues and common pitfalls in today’s competitive labour market. With a focus on evolving employment rights, Ross provided expert advice to help our cohort stay compliant and confidently manage their teams. A big thank you to the Burness Paull team for equipping our founders with essential knowledge and practical strategies for navigating employer compliance!

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  • Meet Yazan Haidar from Sepsense Sepsense, is revolutionising slow and uncertain methods of sepsis identification. By offering a self-calibrating biosensor that no one else can, Sepsense accelerates accurate asymptomatic sepsis identification, saving millions of lives at risk. Sepsense is a game-changer for patient care! University of Glasgow University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development Filament STAC - Smart Things Accelerator Centre

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  • Our Infinity G cohort recently participated in an invaluable session led by Gérard Giraud from Scintilla. The session provided companies with the opportunity to refine their intellectual property (IP) strategies, no matter their stage of growth. Cohort members gained expert feedback and shared their approaches, ensuring their innovations are protected and positioned for success. A huge thank you to Gérard Giraud for giving our founders expert insights to tackle the complexities of IP management with confidence!

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  • Last week, our Infinity G cohort took part in a valuable Cashflow Workshop led by Gillian Rushton and Caitlin Treschman from AAB. The session focused on best practices for developing cashflow strategies and managing finances effectively as businesses scale. From forecasting to maintaining financial stability, the workshop provided actionable insights to help our cohort navigate the complexities of growth. A big thank you to AAB for sharing their expertise and empowering our founders with tools to make confident financial decisions!

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  • Meet Declan Andrew Diver and Craig Stark from Glanadair. Glanadair are taking the threat out of sink-related infection transmission in healthcare. Keeping the patient environment safe is challenging. Thanks to the unique biocidal action of ozoplug, Glanadair makes drain disinfection a practical reality for the first time, offering patients and staff reassurance of effective infection control for the vulnerable. The future of healthcare is brighter with game-changing innovations like these.

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  • Meet Jose Fajardo from alessia. alessia are taking the fear and guesswork out of investing. Thanks to the simplicity of their AI financial assistant, they're making it easier than ever for novice and first-time investors to build wealth, gain confidence, and reach their long-term investment goals. Infinity G is just the start. We can't wait to see the impact alessia will make. University of Glasgow University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development Filament STAC - Smart Things Accelerator Centre

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  • Last week, we hosted a Mock Investor Day, where our cohort companies practised their pitches!  This session supported academic founders to pitch their tech business as an investible proposition. Founders received invaluable feedback, sharpened their storytelling, and prepared to ace the real deal.  Big thanks to our investor panel for their time and insights—helping our startups get one step closer to funding success. Rhona Bree - Equity Gap Calum Keddie - EOS Advisory Iain MacGillivray & Nicola McMillan - Scottish Enterprise

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