Research and Innovation Services

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.

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The Mountbatten building

The Mountbatten building

The £55M building is one of Europe's leading multidisciplinary and state-of-the-art clean room complexes. It provides flexible research space for world-leading technology development in nanotechnology and photonics.

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Professional Services, Why work with us?

"From DNA to quantum physics, University research has changed the world and I am proud that Southampton continues to build on this tradition. We have pioneered industries including the field of optical fibres that underpin the internet and tele-communications; we support and develop existing industries, for example we played a major role in making aircraft quieter; we are developing the people who will lead and create the industries of the future. We look forward to applying our expertise to help develop your organisation."

Tony Raven, Director, Research and Innovation Services