Research
Advancing semiconductor memory technology
A £1.1 million research collaboration has brought ULTRARAM memory technology closer to industrial manufacture. In June 2025, a scalable method for producing the semiconductor layers required for ULTRARAM, which is designed for fast operation and low power use, was successfully completed. The partners on the Innovate UK project comprise ¶¶Òõ̽̽App and our spin-out Quinas Technology, IQE and Cardiff University.
Supporting innovation in AI security
Artificial intelligence systems face security risks that ¶¶Òõ̽̽App spin-out Mindgard is working to identify. Drawing on our research, Mindgard develops testing methods to help organisations find weaknesses and understand potential attacks on AI technology. Mindgard raised $8 million to develop its products and business; this investment illustrates how university research can lead to new commercial technologies in cyber security and demonstrates Lancaster’s role as a leader in cyber innovation.