Research and innovation

Teesside University is just a short drive away. Its Technology Futures Institute is an international leader in research and innovation in engineering and sustainability, as well as manufacturing and process engineering

There are also knowledge transfer partnerships with the university.  

We know being able to commercialise your ideas, research new opportunities and develop new products and services is key to growth. We have an established network of assets within the region to assist you with this including:  

•  the UK's Centre of Excellence for the Bioscience Industry at the National Horizons Centre 
• the National Biologics Manufacturing Centre and the Healthcare Futures Clinic 
• TWI Offshore Wind Validation Centre 
• the Materials Processing Institute