FIS360 Ltd

Frank Allison

Highly experienced in commercialising early stage technologies across a range of industry sectors, until recently Frank worked in the Middle East where he was jointly responsible for developing and delivering a technology transfer business unit, including developing the governance structure, recruiting and training a team, attracting a pipeline of technology opportunities from local and international sources and setting up an investment fund to invest in early stage technology opportunities.

Frank spent over 10 years as a commercialisation manager at the University of Manchester Intellectual Property (UMIP) with responsibility for management and delivery for a portfolio of early stage spin-out and licensing opportunities and implementing industry-led funding initiatives.

He has also held various roles at board level, held positions on steering and energy foresight committees, and worked in the space, aerospace and steel industries in the UK and USA.

Frank studied at Sheffield Hallam University for a BEng (Hons) in Materials Science and at the University of Nottingham for a PhD in Biomaterials Science.

A diverse team with a whole world of commercialisation experience.

The combined experiences and capabilities of FIS360 are unique, highly sought after and a comprehensive skill-set which directly complements the activities and commercial aspirations of early stage technology ventures.

The FIS360 partners have extensive operational experience with key advisory roles at director level, on steering committees and funding boards.

Truly international, the work of FIS360 frequently extends across the UK, Europe and North America as well as having significant experience in the Middle East.

FIS360 have successfully driven the commercialisation of a range of technologies and their work has been used by UK research councils and professional technology transfer bodies as examples of best practice.

Currently, Frank Allison is a key partner to the Innovus GAME CHANGER initiative (supported by Sellafield Ltd), involved in assessing new early stage technology applications.

University of Manchester

The University was formed in 2004 by the amalgamation of the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology – institutions. Since 2004 the University has generated more than 100 spin-out companies, contributing to Greater Manchester’s position as the business capital of the north west of England.

National Nuclear Laboratory

The NNL play a key role in the UK and global nuclear sector: reducing the cost of clean-up and decommissioning, maintaining critical skills and attracting talented new people to the industry. They are the only UK organisation with the skills, facilities and expertise to provide technical support to all aspects of the nuclear industry.

Innovus

Innovus has significantly increased research, development and innovation activity in Cumbria and provided the primary focus for technology innovators, entrepreneurs and investors. The creation of a pipeline of new technologies at various stages of commercial development, along with the direct support, reduces the early risk for businesses developing new ideas.

HGF IP Specialists

HGF offers everything you would expect of a world-class intellectual property firm, including patent and trade mark acquisition as well as appeals and oppositions to protect your creative work. HGF provide a bespoke service tailored to your industry, to ensure you really get the most out of your big ideas.