Policy paper

Terms of reference for the independent review of university spin-outs

Terms of reference for the independent review of university spin-outs to identify best practice in turning university research into commercial success.

• From: HM Treasury
• Published: 9 March 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Independent review of university spin-outs: Terms of Reference

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The terms of reference set out the scope of the review of university spin-outs. Professor Irene Tracey and Dr Andrew Williamson will consult with universities, investors, and founders to identify best practice in turning university research into commercial success. The review will compare approaches in the UK to those of other leading spin-out regimes to ensure the right incentives are in place to help the UK fulfil its ambition to become a science superpower.

Published 9 March 2023