by Sarah Haywood | Nov 17, 2020 | Green Economy case study
To be truly green, the post-pandemic recovery will need to be powered by renewable energy sources. This raises the challenge of encouraging investment in a sector where output cannot be tied directly to demand. Unlike fossil fuels, a renewable power plant cannot...
by Sarah Haywood | Nov 10, 2020 | Green Economy case study
Renovating historic buildings convinced Ian Pritchett of two fundamental truths about the future of his industry. The natural materials used in the past are more environmentally friendly than modern alternatives and climate change is a very real threat to humanity....
by Sarah Haywood | Nov 6, 2020 | Green Economy case study
The pistol shrimp has fascinated biologists for many years for the way a click of its larger claw sends an air “bullet” through the sea to stun prey. The CEO and co-founder of First Light Fusion, Nicholas Hawker, was also impressed, but for a different reason. The...
by Sarah Haywood | Nov 4, 2020 | Green Economy case study
Oxford-based start-ups are often in the very fortunate position of being able to access government grants as well as highly respected VCs. As Brill Power has found, the former is the key to unlocking the latter, as well as helping a tech company get a foot in the door...
by Sarah Haywood | Nov 3, 2020 | Green Economy case study
Oxford Molecular Biosensors (OMB) is developing a 3D-printed waterside test kit which will reveal the presence of hazardous contaminants in minutes. OMB is aiming to revolutionise water quality testing with a portable kit that will allow water companies and...
