Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life-sciences deals, the bimonthly Pacts In Medtech column pulls up notable technology alliances, R&D partnerships and commercial collaborations. In this edition, we highlight industry pacts that were sealed in May and June 2017.

Manchester Innovation Ltd.'s role goes beyond commercializing intellectual property generated by the university and managing the biotechnology incubator building on the university's behalf. Where some other universities' technology transfer initiatives stop at helping with the formation and financing of spin-out companies, MIL aims to provide its spin-outs with ongoing help to develop into successful enterprises.