About Us
We are networked with a wide range of experienced partners that have proven track records in their areas of expertise, but will all apply the same Burgundy Gold™ service principles. We have an extensive network in the technology and innovation arenas of the North of England, as well as across the whole of the UK, in our fields of bioscience, materials and chemicals.
Our approach
As we believe that the first step to creating commercial value is listening to customer’s needs, our first step is to meet you and gain an understanding of the challenges you are facing. It could be that you need an independent audit of the intellectual property potential within your organisation, or some market research into an idea you have. Alternatively, the development of a marketing plan or help to locate and secure commercial partners may be required. We also have extensive experience in shaping and funding new start technology and IP-based businesses. Whatever is appropriate, our experience can be shaped to provide you with resource to achieve your objectives.
The Team
Amanda Lyne BSc, MCIM, is a self motivated, and visionary commercial manager experienced in all aspects of business management and technology commercialisation including business planning, business start-ups, early stage funding, culture change, marketing, sales, logistics and exports. Her career history includes 12 years blue chip commercial management, 4 years business development in intellectual property based start up companies, various rounds of private funding and AIM flotation. In recent years through Burgundy Gold Ltd Amanda Lyne co-founded with Dr Andy Creath Acal Energy Ltd the chemistry based fuel cell company which has secured investment funds from the Rising Stars Growth Fund, Northstar Equity Investors, the Carbon Trust and Synergis Technologies.
Dr Gordon Nelson is an enthusiastic, innovative and delivery orientated technical director with a proven track record of delivering all aspects of the R&D process. He is particularly strong in developing effective intellectual property strategies, determining and finding funding opportunities and strategic project management. His own achievements and inventions include using expertise in biochemistry/biotechnology including, enzymology, microbiology, molecular biology, biopolymers, biosensors and micro-encapsulation to find novel solutions in an equally wide range of industries including, food, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, textiles, biocides, diagnostics and personal care.
Joanne Phoenix is a creative, strategic thinker with a broad-based scientific knowledge and specific skills in the assimilation of diverse concepts into coherent development plans. Her background includes nine years in academia covering areas as diverse as medical imaging, assay development, clinical and experimental physiology and she has a specific interest in the application of nutrients to impact on disease processes. Her industry background includes clinical nutrition development, technology transfer and business creation in life sciences in general. Key skills are in the funding of new start businesses including the development and creation of 6 University spin-outs, and raising in excess of £1.3m in early seed funding for technology companies and projects.
Industry Focus
The Burgundy Gold team and Network has direct experience of a wide range of industries from agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices to chemicals, materials and household consumer products.
Benefits of Working with Burgundy Gold
Feature of the our service | How we can benefit you |
We work in a “hands on” fashion We have direct experience of all aspects of turning an idea into a commercial reality | You will get practical, realistic support and resources that actually helps you deliver – not just advice You can learn from our mistakes! |
| We apply a pragmatic approach to help determine the best way forward | You get cost effective help, tailor made for your needs |
| We understand a wide range of related scientific fields, as well as having a truly commercial background | The novelty behind your intellectual property will be appreciated, and the next steps we take you through will be targeted at the most critical areas that will create commercial value |
| We can find any resource that you will need to take your science forward, whether that’s from technical advice to funding | You can access our networks to find the right help, and use our experience to get the funds needed to make it happen |
Partners and Networks
We are networked with a wide range of experienced partners that have proven track records in their areas of expertise, but will all apply the same Burgundy Gold™ service principles. We have an extensive network in the technology and innovation arenas of the North of England, as well as across the whole of the UK, in our fields of bioscience, materials and chemicals.
- Our approach (11/1/2008)
- Industry Focus (11/1/2008)