John Stageman

Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is a Government-funded public body that aims to achieve economic prosperity through driving economic development and regeneration, developing business competitiveness, and improving skills base. As a business-led organization, the NWDA provides a link between Government policies and the needs of the region's businesses. In addition to Government funding, the NWDA manages the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) in the Northwest.

Bionow Ltd. operates as a membership organization for biomedical and life-sciences industry. It offers a range of specialist business support products and services such as procurement, insurance, recruitment, events and other specialist services such as business planning and consultancy. The company was founded in March 2000 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Lifearc provides research services. It specializes in intellectual property management, drug discovery, medical diagnostics and antibody engineering. The firm services include complete technology transfer service for scientists in MRC units and institutes, Awards to Inventors, Collaborative drug discovery and antibody engineering, Funding early stage research with commercial/translational potential and protecting new ideas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council operates a funding agency for academic research and training. It funds bioscience, people and research infrastructure that helps to tackle major challenges such as the impact of climate change, a healthier old age, and sustainable food production, land use and energy production. The company is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

Daresbury Services Group Ltd. is a British investment company owned by Stephen Dartnell and Stephen Casey.