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Insight11th June 2019

Saccharin

Talk about bringing your work home with you! Russian chemist Constantin Fahlberg was experimenting with coal tar derivatives at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland when he landed his big, unexpected break.

Insight7th June 2019

Pace Maker

Here’s something that’ll be music to most people’s ears who are involved in R&D. Speaking to the Associated Press, lifelong inventor Wilson Greatbatch said: “Nine things out of 10 don’t work”. But don’t despair, “The 10th one will pay for the other nine”.

Insight7th June 2019

Penicillin

You know the saying about ‘tidy desk, tidy mind’? Well a bit of clutter never did Scottish biologist, pharmacologist and botanist Sir Alexander Fleming any harm. In fact, scientific sloppiness was partly responsible for one of the milestones in 20th century pharmaceutical history.

Insight7th June 2019

Post-it Notes

It’s no secret that R&D can sometimes take a while to come to fruition, but if any proof were needed that persistence pays off, look no further than the humble office Post-it note.

Insight7th June 2019

Cornflakes

Don’t you just hate interruptions? There you are – in the zone – working away, when you suddenly get sidetracked.

Insight7th June 2019

What we can do about the high cost of drugs?

Every year, millions of people die from lack of medical treatment. According to the UN, 1.6 million died in 2015 as a result of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV-related illnesses.

Jumpstart news5th June 2019

R&D tax experts make five senior appointments

Leading research and development tax relief specialist Jumpstart has announced a raft of new appointments as it gears up for further expansion.

Insight31st May 2019

The myths around accessing R&D tax relief

Research and development (R&D) tax relief was introduced by the UK Government to encourage UK companies to invest in more innovation-focused projects and maintain the country’s position as a global leader in science and technology.

Insight24th May 2019

Unusual sources of biofuels

Poo-powered cars? Algae electricity? Public transport running on kitchen-oil and congealed fat? These are only some of the biofuel alternatives currently being developed!

R&D news13th May 2019

London dominates in R&D tax credits claim value while Mid-Ulster tops UK ‘Innovation Intensity League Table’

Newly released HMRC figures show Inner London companies once again securing a major share of R&D (research and development) tax relief with £825m paid out in 2016-17.

Insight10th May 2019

Health tracking: the next step in fitness monitoring?

Many people nowadays walk around with devices tracking their every move. Smartwatches and dedicated fitness trackers allow users to measure many aspects of their daily life and fitness activity.

R&D news6th May 2019

Mid-Ulster firms at top of innovation table, say HMRC

Businesses in Mid-Ulster have topped an “innovation table” after figures from HMRC revealed it has the highest percentage of enterprises investing in research and development (R&D). According to HMRC’s 2016-17 figures, 215 successful claims were made by Mid-Ulster companies, including SMEs and large businesses, for R&D tax relief. This puts the area at the top […]