November 27, 2021

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Rebellion invites film industry experts to try out its revolutionary virtual production set

At Rebellionโ€™s new studios in Didcot a revolution in movie production is underway. In a demonstration of the power of its new production tools, art directors, directors of photography, grips and other film personnel saw how games-engine-generated, virtual reality backgrounds can be integrated with camera movements. In a set built in one of the enormous […]

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Book review: Matt Ridleyโ€™s How Innovation Works

As my professional life is closely linked to innovation, and as someone who works for a business with innovation in its name โ€“ Oxford Innovation, I felt it important to read and take some cues from Matt Ridleyโ€™s latest book How Innovation Works. I am an admirer of Ridleyโ€™s writing, even if I donโ€™t share […]

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ColdQuanta gets ยฃ2.8 million funding boost for quantum projects

Quantum atomics company ColdQuanta UK has been awarded ยฃ2.8 million from Innovate UK for the development of quantum technology projects, including a ground-breaking quantum positioning system (QPS) that could improve on current GPS systems. The company is based at The Oxford Trustโ€™s Centre for Innovation in central Oxford, where its development work takes place. ColdQuantaโ€™s […]

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OXIS Energy wins 10-year contract to electrify the luxury boat market

OXIS Energy, a leading manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, has achieved a significant milestone by OXIS Energy wins 10-year, ยฃ3.8 million contract that will propel the development of battery-powered luxury boats. This exciting partnership is with Yachts de Luxe (YdL), a prestigious Singapore-based company specialising in luxury yacht manufacturing. The collaboration aims to usher in a […]