William Wakeham

Ilika Technologies Ltd is a privately held company which was spun out of the University of Southampton in May 2004. Ilika quickly established a reputation for innovation, revenue generation and profitability in the high growth industry of materials development. As a result, the company has attracted investment from blue chip investors who have provided the resources necessary to support the rapid growth of the company. Although many industries are addressable through the company's high throughput technology, Ilika has chosen to focus upon the energy, electronics and biomedical sectors. The company's technology and discovered materials are protected through worldwide patent applications. Ilika engages with customers through research collaborations and through the licensing of materials which Ilika has developed for different applications.

IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. provides business development and technology transfer services. The firm also provides strategic industry University partnerships, patenting, licensing, spin-out incubation and equity management services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council provides funds for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. It covers range of subjects from mathematics to material science and from information technology to structural engineering. The firm offers services to the users and beneficiaries of chemical, communications, construction, electrical, electronic, energy, engineering, information technology, pharmaceutical, process and other industries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

The Royal Anniversary Trust is a non-profit organisation. The company is concerned with the advancement of education for public benefit. It works to promote world class excellence in UK universities and colleges through oversight and management of The Queen''s Anniversary Prizes for higher and further education, part of the UK honours system. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Exeter Science Park Ltd. is a private company that engages in researching and developing sciences. The company is based in Exeter, UK. The British company was founded in 2009. The CEO is Sally Basker.

The Rank Prize Funds provides fund services. The British company was founded by Lord Rank.