Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) is the technology transfer arm of the University. Our role is to promote and support the transfer of University expertise and knowledge into industry and other external organisations.
We help to link academic research to industry in order to generate new ideas, technologies and the processes required to achieve competitive advantage.
We also develop and maintain relationships with external partners, to help maximise the commercial and societal impact of our research outputs.
Discover the benefits for your company
There are many different ways for organisations to access the University's vast range of expertise. So whether you are an SME, charity or large corporate company, there is a range of different options available to your organisation.
Tapping into our knowledge can help companies develop innovative products and services as well as efficient processes and procedures – all of which can help you gain a competitive advantage. Working with us may also provide access to additional funding which is only available through collaboration with a University.
Find out more
- Our business credentials
- Our success stories
- Business-university engagement: a collection of best practice - case studies from the CBI
- Get in contact.
