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28 May 2026

Stage set for UK’s inaugural R&D and Science Investment Summit

The stage is now set for the first UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit, with a stellar prog...

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19 May 2026

From Research to Parliamentary Impact: My experience as an MI POST Fellow

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19 May 2026

AHRC Executive Chair meets with Midlands arts and humanities research leaders

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Midlands Mindforge News

24 November 2025

Midlands Mindforge commences investment allocations to university spin-outs.

Midlands Mindforge to deploy Seed and Series A capital into regional science and tech businesses, following completed initial round into Mindforge led by public and private investors.

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12 November 2023

Science and technology investor and business builder, Midlands Mindforge announces new Chief Executive Dr Lisa Smith and Chair Mike Rees

Midlands Mindforge has welcomed Dr Lisa Smith and Mike Rees as the company's inaugural Chief Executive and Chair respectively. Together, they will focus on leveraging the existing skills base in the Midlands to build a financial and technology ecosystem.

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12 November 2023

Midlands universities establish investment company to boost UK 'superpower' status.

Eight research-intensive universities in the Midlands have established a new investment company to accelerate the commercialisation of university spinouts and early-stage IP rich businesses in the region.

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