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Supporting the UK chemistry-using industry Chemistry-led innovation is integral to a vast number of sectors, including life sciences, energy generation, the automotive industry, construction, and consumer products; the chemistry-using industry contributes over £15bn added value per year to the UK’s GDP. Supporting the growth of this industry and enabling chemistry to remain at the forefront of research and innovation is a priority for us. We support over 2500 companies companies of all sizes and stages – from pre-startups to multinationals. And as our industry is composed of 96% small companies, we have a particular focus on facilitating their development and growth. As a powerful voice for chemistry, we will work with policymakers and other key players in the ecosystem to: • Champion th role of deep tech chemistry SMEs in tackling some of the most pressing societal and environ ental challenges we face • Establish nd supp rt peer to eer n tworks to promote leadership skill , growth nd inn vation • Enable connections with investors to improve access to capital • Enable funders to provide support and processes that meet the specific needs of deep tech chemistry SMEs EnterprisePlus EnterprisePlus is our dedicated service for UK based, R&D focussed SMEs in the chemistry-using industry. Our focus is to give smaller companies the connections and exposure they need to bring their innovations to the wider world. We support over 300 companies via EnterprisePlus, providing access to expertise, knowledge, funding and talent to facilitate growth. Find out more at www.rsc.org/sme Emerging Technologies Competition Our annual innovation competition supports early-stage companies and academic entrepreneurs with the The Emerging Technologies Competition is the Royal Society of Chemistry’s annual innovation commercialisation of their technologies in the fields of health, materials, energy and food. The technologies receive early validation from senior representatives in industry, and winners are provided with tailored support from multinationals, extensive business training, financial mentoring, and funding. Over 350 technologies have been identified through the competition since 2013. Twelve of our winners have gone on to raise a combined total of over £25m in investment, competition. It is a programme that aims to identify some of the most novel, innovative and promising chemistry in the UK and Europe. It supports tech innovators, start-ups and spin outs – across the core categories of Health, Energy & Environment, Food & Drink and Enabling Technologies, Energy, Environment & Health and one has recently announced a £28m trade sale. In addition, we’ve seen university groups spin out in to promising businesses; and companies expand overseas, enter commercial contracts, conduct industrial scale trials, and collectively double their number of employees. Find out more at rsc.li/EmTech2017 The programme is designed to provide a unique pl tform for th s i novators to engage directly with and lear from senior representatives in industry. Winners go on to build exposure and unrivaled industry validation for their projects, funding and mentorship. 2022 marks the 10th edition of the competition and our previous winners and finalust have gone on to raise £775m in equity and grant funding, one has undergone a £28m trade sale, companies have also • Make it asier for de p t ch chemistry SMEs to find the pr ises and equ pment they need to grow and thrive If you can help us move forward with this action lan, do get in touch: industry@rsc.org Download the report here https://www.rsc.org/new-perspectives/discovery/ the-case-for-supporting-uk-deep-tech-chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition expanded overseas, entered into commercial contracts, conducted industrial scale trials and collectively doubled their number of employees. In addition we’ve seen university groups spin out in to promising businesses. Find out more about the competition: rsc.li/ETC22
Contact Name: Dr Aurora Antemir C tact Name: urora Antemir Industry Manager Senior Manager, Industry Royal Society of Chemistry Email: antemira@rsc.org Tel No: 01223 432162 al Society of Chemistry E ail: antemira@rsc.org Tel No: 01223 432162
Contact Name: Nazma Rahman Industry Executive Contact Name: Emily Vipond Programme Manager Enterprise E ail: viponde@rsc.org l o: 01223 438 404 Royal Society of Chemistry Email: rahmann@rsc.org Tel No: 01223 432646
Igniting Innovation Chemistry-intensive SMEs are vital to our economy and future prosperity. Deep tech chemistry SMEs are a subgroup that, despite their importance, are not well understood or supported. As well as providing employment and driving innovation, they are fundamental to achieving potentially transformational breakthroughs in a range of areas, including climate change, developing new treatments for diseases and addressing plastic pollution. In our new report Igniting Innovation: the case for supporting UK deep tech chemistry, we highlight the unique contribution of these innovative companies and reveal the challenges and barriers they face in turning research and development into real-world applications. We have set out the practical steps we’re taking to support deep tech chemistry SMEs and to influence change. The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 54,000 members and a knowledge business that spans the globe, we are the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists; a not-for-profit organisation with 175 years of history. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. organisation with over 175 years of history. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry com unity, advancing excellence in the chemic l sciences. With over 54,000 members and a knowledge business that spans the globe, we are a scientific not-for-profit
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