Innovation support
We help your deep tech ideas become reality.
Drive your innovation forward
Work with us to defer capital and workforce investments until your manufacturing process is proven at scale.
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Find the right support
- Receive support from our multidisciplinary experts, and connect with our vast innovation network.
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Access world-class facilities
- Receive access to specialist innovation facilities for R&D, process development and scale-up work.
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Work the way you want
- Fully customised, flexible projects and service options to fit your specific needs.
Take your product to the next level
Gain trusted advice
Get to market faster
Taking your idea through to commercialisation requires knowledge beyond scientific expertise. Our experienced teams are on-hand to support you with:
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Technical problem-solving
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Scale-up advice
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IP strategy and legal support
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A complete supply chain – from raw materials to finished product
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Well-considered pricing and sales strategy
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Marketing strategy
Let’s innovate together
You can work with us in different ways. Choose a standard fee-for-service or collaborate on publicly funded R&D projects.
Fee for service
Best for prototyping and scale-up before commercialisation.
This can include:
One-to-one project with CPI
Fast and adaptable approach
Flexible scope and size
Business and innovation support
Consultancy and advice
Lab-based projects
Collaborative R&D
Best for technical validation and overcoming barriers to commercialisation.*
This can include:
One-to-one project with CPI or with a larger consortium
Projects begin after completion of a detailed funding protocol
Bespoke service for bid development
Grant landscape navigation
Business and innovation support
Consultancy and advice
Lab-based projects
*A grant award will be required.
Grand Challenge
Best for transforming big industry challenges in a collaborative space.
This can include:
Large consortium project, led by CPI, with industry, academia and government support
Projects begin after securing funding and defining objectives
Pre-competitive, collaborative programmes
Dedicated project management
Regular progress reviews
Skill development and knowledge sharing
Industry recognition
Looking for a different way to work? Let's chat
CPI has provided us with technical facilities and expertise in graphene technology and printed electronics that are not readily available to start-ups. The work at the National Graphene Facility to develop a graphene-impregnated carbon fibre frame has greatly accelerated the route to market for our innovative e-bike.
Craig McDonald
Managing Director, Evari Bikes
Strengthening e-bike frames using graphene
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CPI’s state-of-the-art equipment and technical expertise in sensor technology has enabled us to go forward with our container design, which will be invaluable to the next stage of development.
Andrew
Hodgson, IF Vehicles Limited
Developing pressure sensors for zero-emission delivery vehicle containers
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CPI’s state-of-the-art facilities and expertise in processing are what appealed to us. We really enjoyed meeting and working with the highly- skilled and professional team. The project has been very productive and we look forward to further developing Oceanware bio-packaging in a timely manner to meet the significant demand for circular life cycle packaging.
Karen Scofield Seal
CEO & Co-Founder, Oceanium Ltd
Developing premium compostable bio-packaging from sustainably-farmed seaweed
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