August 2007

External edition

News & Events Bulletin

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Welcome to the August edition of the News & Events Bulletin from Cambridge Enterprise Limited, University of
Cambridge.

Cambridge Enterprise Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Cambridge. It is responsible for
the commercialisation of technology arising from the University's Departments. Activities include management
of patents, licences, company start-ups and consultancy agreements for academics wishing to undertake
external work. There are a number of annual events held to link commercialisation activities with industry. For
more information see www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk.

News
Horizon Discovery signs key agreements with Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds and the University of
Washington
Horizon Discovery announces the closing of two deals to progress the commercialisation of isogenic cell lines
for the discovery and development of new anti-cancer agents.
http://www.horizondiscovery.com/070713%20Press%20Release.pdf

Forthcoming Events

Seminar Series
Web: www.rsd.cam.ac.uk/events/horizon
Email: horizon@rsd.cam.ac.uk

The Horizon seminars are organised by Research Services Division with support from Cambridge Enterprise.

Energy in Cities: ‘What Does The Future Hold?’

Energy is essential to every aspect of our economic and social well-being. Today, the world faces two big
challenges: climate change and the security of energy supplies. Cities and regions have both a responsibility
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renewable energy. At this HORIZON Seminar, leading experts will describe their ground-breaking research
in energy use in built environments, clean and efficient urban transport and renewable energy generation in
cities. Please note that this event will be held at
Buckingham House, New Hall, Cambridge.

Live Long and Prosper? Ageing in the 21st Century’

The last 150 years' improvements in health and sanitation are increasing people's longevity in the developed
world. In Europe, people over 80 now represent the fastest-growing age demographic. In coming years,
medicine will move into our cells, and technologies will assist us to live independently for longer. Will the
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‘population pyramid’ become a skyscraper? What effects will an age boom have on the individual, family,
society and economies worldwide? Is the ‘demographic time bomb’ in fact an opportunity? Hear the opinion
of academics and thought leaders from Cambridge and beyond at this HORIZON Seminar, taking place at
the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

The Thinking Machine?

We may not realise it but complex intelligent systems already play a central role in our everyday lives. As
we continue to make significant advances in technology, these systems are becoming increasingly
prevalent, but most are still dependent on human decision-makers to manage their operations. But in the
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future, is there a possibility that a machine could actually think?
The HORIZON Seminar: The Thinking Machine, taking place at Emmanuel College, will explore cross-
disciplinary research currently taking place in cognisance and cognitive systems and will showcase the
latest innovative technologies being developed by renowned University of Cambridge academics.

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