2008 Entrants & Winners
Durham...
EDC Connect - Dan Colegate & Esther Dingley (BA & CD)
"EDC Connect design and create networking websites which focus on creating links between people with common professional or leisure interests. EDC Connect aims to stay at the cutting edge of Web 3.0 technology by developing and integrating into our websites, bespoke software applications specific to the needs of our website members. EDC Connect has already developed The Graduate Junction, an academic networking website for graduate researchers.” read more....
Developmental Solutions - Dr Vincent Reid (CD & ST)
“wishes to establish itself as a North-East company applying the latest scientific knowledge to the creation of innovative products for the nursery market with the inclusion of the “Sleep-Sling”, For parents that are uncomfortable about existing approaches to colic, the Sleep Sling will be a welcome advance.” read more....
“wishes to establish itself as a North-East company applying the latest scientific knowledge to the creation of innovative products for the nursery market with the inclusion of the “Sleep-Sling”, For parents that are uncomfortable about existing approaches to colic, the Sleep Sling will be a welcome advance.” read more....
ReInnervate - Dr Stefan Przyborski (ST)
“concentrating on developing neural stem cell related intellectual property emanating from the Durham University. The company's enabling technologies aim to provide scientists with novel research tools to investigate drug toxicology and compound activity on human neural cells”. read more...
“concentrating on developing neural stem cell related intellectual property emanating from the Durham University. The company's enabling technologies aim to provide scientists with novel research tools to investigate drug toxicology and compound activity on human neural cells”. read more...
Tinderbox Events - Emma Ailes, Rona Askew, Verity Bonney, & Praxedis Freiin Von Schnurbein. (BA & ST)
“creating and delivering innovative and inspiring events for the new ‘creative’ generation in the North East, aiming to consolidate the Region’s image as a national culture centre”. read more...
“creating and delivering innovative and inspiring events for the new ‘creative’ generation in the North East, aiming to consolidate the Region’s image as a national culture centre”. read more...
Zeph Renewable Technologies - Dr Nick Stannard (ST)
“will develop an innovative 20kW vertical axis wind turbine in collaboration with a partner company. The turbine’s power rating will make it suitable for the light commercial sector which includes business and retail parks, office blocks, farms and the like”. read more...
“will develop an innovative 20kW vertical axis wind turbine in collaboration with a partner company. The turbine’s power rating will make it suitable for the light commercial sector which includes business and retail parks, office blocks, farms and the like”. read more...
Newcastle...
Carbongem - Matthew Benning (BA & ST)
“an online diamond ring retailer with a difference. Unlike other online ring retailers with visual search engines to roughly match stock to your desires, Carbongem provides a true customisation and design experience. Carbongem.com offers the customer a free 3D design software application that allows a user to create their dream ring from the depths of their imagination.” read more...
“an online diamond ring retailer with a difference. Unlike other online ring retailers with visual search engines to roughly match stock to your desires, Carbongem provides a true customisation and design experience. Carbongem.com offers the customer a free 3D design software application that allows a user to create their dream ring from the depths of their imagination.” read more...
New Imaging - Dr Mike Carroll (ST)
“Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique which allows the bio-distribution and pharmacokinetics of labelled molecules to be visualised in vivo. ” read more...
“Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique which allows the bio-distribution and pharmacokinetics of labelled molecules to be visualised in vivo. ” read more...
Proancia - Dr Julian Murphy (ST)
“Proancia will be a company founded on patent pending intellectual property and know-how in the field of cryptographic and smartcard design. This ‘cryptographic processor IP’ will provide leading edge security to combat the growing threat of side channel attacks on smartcard security.” read more...
“Proancia will be a company founded on patent pending intellectual property and know-how in the field of cryptographic and smartcard design. This ‘cryptographic processor IP’ will provide leading edge security to combat the growing threat of side channel attacks on smartcard security.” read more...
Smart Homes - Eno Nyong (BA & ST)
“is a housing production business created by Nigerian architects. The severe housing deficit in Nigeria today arising from the high cost of imported building materials, has been estimated to be in the millions of housing units. Our business idea is to use local, traditional building materials in new and efficient ways to produce modern, stylish homes designed for the working class Nigerian family.” read more...
“is a housing production business created by Nigerian architects. The severe housing deficit in Nigeria today arising from the high cost of imported building materials, has been estimated to be in the millions of housing units. Our business idea is to use local, traditional building materials in new and efficient ways to produce modern, stylish homes designed for the working class Nigerian family.” read more...
Vitro Safe Systems - Dr Mary Herbert (ST)
“The Vitrosafe technology consists of interlinked workstations designed to provide comprehensive environmental and process control during laboratory processing of embryos and stem cells.” read more...
“The Vitrosafe technology consists of interlinked workstations designed to provide comprehensive environmental and process control during laboratory processing of embryos and stem cells.” read more...
Northumbria...
Garbeau - Jessica McLean (BA & CD)
“Garbeau is a made to measure tailoring service aimed primarily (although not exclusively) at professional sportsmen who find it difficult to get shirts that fit due to their body shape and size.” read more...
“Garbeau is a made to measure tailoring service aimed primarily (although not exclusively) at professional sportsmen who find it difficult to get shirts that fit due to their body shape and size.” read more...
Golf Locker LLP - Jamie O’Neil (BA)
“selling high quality golf equipment for a wide range of golfers, at the lowest possible prices. All products are brand new and backed with a manufacturers guarantee.” read more...
“selling high quality golf equipment for a wide range of golfers, at the lowest possible prices. All products are brand new and backed with a manufacturers guarantee.” read more...
RAQUEL Database Management System - Dr David Livingstone (ST)
“The DBMS also has an Open Architecture which provides the means for greater efficiency, fitness for purpose, security and interoperability with other Databases” read more...
“The DBMS also has an Open Architecture which provides the means for greater efficiency, fitness for purpose, security and interoperability with other Databases” read more...
Sunderland...
Chooba - Gavin Blowman (BA & CD)
“it's the drink that thinks it's a snack. But this snack is made from the good stuff! Chooba only contains the finest ingredients; quality ingredients like milk, blossom honey and Chinese red tea.” read more...
“it's the drink that thinks it's a snack. But this snack is made from the good stuff! Chooba only contains the finest ingredients; quality ingredients like milk, blossom honey and Chinese red tea.” read more...
MCC Media - Paul McCoy (BA & CD)
“a dynamic media production company dedicated to producing the best product for their clients. We specialise in helping clients communicate in an effective way to deliver products for a range of outlets on time and on budget.” read more...
“a dynamic media production company dedicated to producing the best product for their clients. We specialise in helping clients communicate in an effective way to deliver products for a range of outlets on time and on budget.” read more...
Sunderland Pharmaceuticals - Paul Groundwater (ST)
“discovered some potential new agents for the treatment of psoriasis, a chronic skin disease affecting 2-3% of the population of the Western World. The first series of compounds have undergone extensive in vitro biological testing and have recently been patent protected.” read more...
“discovered some potential new agents for the treatment of psoriasis, a chronic skin disease affecting 2-3% of the population of the Western World. The first series of compounds have undergone extensive in vitro biological testing and have recently been patent protected.” read more...
Teesside...
Attention Design - Louise Skelton & Alison Jones (BA & CD)
“specialising in the ‘brand & identity’ sector of the Industry, a high level of training in all areas of Graphic Design allows Attention to be an integral part in the birth of a company's Brand, an essential element for any successful business.” read more...
“specialising in the ‘brand & identity’ sector of the Industry, a high level of training in all areas of Graphic Design allows Attention to be an integral part in the birth of a company's Brand, an essential element for any successful business.” read more...
CSCape Art - Sarit Carlebach (CD)
“is designed to produce and market core business products of original paintings and reproductions by artist CS Cape whilst generating income to develop cutting edge extension of art into health and commercial applications.” read more...
“is designed to produce and market core business products of original paintings and reproductions by artist CS Cape whilst generating income to develop cutting edge extension of art into health and commercial applications.” read more...
Gizmo Visual Studios - Richard Mairs (BA & CD)
“focus on using the latest innovations in technology and visual media to facilitate the development of creativity in young people and motivated professionals across a variety of platforms through the use of rich media applications, immersive activities and interactive technologies.” read more...
“focus on using the latest innovations in technology and visual media to facilitate the development of creativity in young people and motivated professionals across a variety of platforms through the use of rich media applications, immersive activities and interactive technologies.” read more...
Sharp End Productions - Graham Waite (CD)
“creating quality film production based on North East music culture to produce a slate of rock music culture related films and TV dramas over the next three years beginning with ‘The Promoter’s Tale.” read more...
“creating quality film production based on North East music culture to produce a slate of rock music culture related films and TV dramas over the next three years beginning with ‘The Promoter’s Tale.” read more...
Underground Generation - Beckie Andrews & Lisa Cane Palmer (CD)
“with their alternative clothing label designed for teens who want fashion with an edge. Initially the target market will be teenage girls aged 13 – 16, with boys wear being introduced in Year 3. The products will be sold online,(through eBay) and via independent outlets.” read more...
“with their alternative clothing label designed for teens who want fashion with an edge. Initially the target market will be teenage girls aged 13 – 16, with boys wear being introduced in Year 3. The products will be sold online,(through eBay) and via independent outlets.” read more...
UTVis Sim - Dr John Dean, Kalappa Chethan, Eugene Loh & Raj Kapur Shah (ST)
“UT-VisSim is a new emerging e-modelling company which has been launched using the innovative ideas of four academic and professional individuals. The aim of the company is to develop a UK based emodelling product of 3D Virtual Reality (VR) that offers traffic management and simulation, road planning, urban regeneration, disaster simulation/exodus, construction planning and environmental simulation.” read more...
“UT-VisSim is a new emerging e-modelling company which has been launched using the innovative ideas of four academic and professional individuals. The aim of the company is to develop a UK based emodelling product of 3D Virtual Reality (VR) that offers traffic management and simulation, road planning, urban regeneration, disaster simulation/exodus, construction planning and environmental simulation.” read more...