Develop your organisation
Make a step change in your business by working with our researchers, industry experts and business mentors. Our Research and Innovation Services team can help you find solutions to your business challenges.
Business growth and support
Benefit from our research
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Become a research partnerWork with us as a partner to attract funding for a specific project. -
License our technologyWe manage a patent portfolio and license software and online resources.
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Knowledge Transfer PartnershipsWork with an academic team and a qualified graduate on a funded strategic project.
Specialist facilities and equipment
Work with our experts
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Academic consultantsWe work with businesses of all sizes, charities and public sector organisations on a consultancy basis. Use our research expertise to develop new products, services or ways of working.
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Specialist consultancies and testing servicesOur specialist consultancies can support your innovation needs. Take advantage of our facilities and expertise to solve your business problems.
Work with our postgraduate students
How we operate
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Compliance and standards
We provide assurance that we carry out activities responsibly, to the highest academic standards and in compliance with the law. -
Sustainability
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Research integrity
We are committed to encouraging research integrity, through our policies, activities and actions.
Need advice?
Need advice?
Contact us
Our expert business teams can introduce you to our facilities and resources. If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, we’ll work closely with you to meet your needs.
Research and Innovation Services (RIS)
We’re open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, UK time.