RANsemi is a British wireless semiconductor innovator specialising in novel technologies for 5G/6G mobile networks. It aims to empower wireless innovation by delivering class-leading technology and products.
The Bristol Innovations Zone will be based on the first and fourth floors of the University of Bristol’s new academic building, located in the heart of Bristol Temple Quarter. It will provide business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and investors with state-of-the-art labs and equipment, flexible co-working space and specialist training and support. It will help start-ups, scale-ups and corporations gain access to the world-class research expertise and entrepreneurial talent of the University of Bristol, opening the door to collaboration with a network of academics and likeminded businesses, innovation programmes and R&D partnerships.
Bristol Innovations is the University of Bristol’s catalyst for innovation, offering innovation-led businesses access to cutting-edge research, technology and talent, creating breakthrough solutions and scalable commercial opportunities that drive growth. The University of Bristol is already known for the strength of its research in pioneering semiconductor technologies, serving as home to REWIRE, an £11m Innovation and Knowledge Centre funded by UKRI, which is dedicated to pioneering next-generation semiconductors and power electronic devices to help the UK achieve its net zero ambitions.
Ahead of the building launch next year, Bristol Innovations is inviting business leaders to join a VIP network granting access to invitation-only events, tours and opportunities. It is also running a series of live events focused on the convergence of critical technologies and bringing together panels of expert researchers and leaders from cutting-edge businesses.
The latest of these, The Convergence of Critical Technologies in AI & Telecoms, is taking place on 12 June and will explore real-world applications, emerging trends and pathways to collaboration that are driving innovation in this field. It will feature Dr Doug Pulley, CTO and Co-founder of RANsemi and Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Expert Working Group at the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN). Dr Pulley will appear alongside Robert Curran, Consulting Analyst at Appledore Research; Dr Shadi Moazzeni of the University of Bristol’s Smart Internet Lab and Dan Warren, Director of Communications Research at Samsung Electronics.
Dr Pulley said: “RANsemi is honoured to be an inaugural member of the new Bristol Innovations Zone. Collaborating with local academic institutions is vital for driving innovation, nurturing talent, and solving real-world challenges. These partnerships create a powerful bridge between research and industry, helping to accelerate progress and deliver lasting impact in our communities and beyond.”
Simon Bond, Director of Bristol Innovations, said: “RANsemi's expertise in semiconductors for 5G and 6G mobile communications will be a valuable asset as Bristol Innovations works to grow our dynamic innovation ecosystem.
“RANsemi has joined the Bristol Innovations Zone to leverage our world-class research facilities and connect with leading academic minds in advanced telecoms and semiconductors, demonstrating the power of university-industry partnerships.
"We’re thrilled to have pioneering organisations like RANsemi on board, contributing to a diverse community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of these nationally critical technologies."
Professor Guy Poppy, the University of Bristol’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, said: “Bristol and the South West already receive international recognition for the strength of our entrepreneurship in semiconductors - one of the UK Government’s five priority technologies.
“This exciting new collaboration enables us to draw on fresh business insight as our researchers continue to push for game-changing breakthroughs and as we expand our innovation offer, centred on our new Temple Quarter Enterprise campus.”