We help large corporations, SMEs and start-ups bring transformative technologies to market by leveraging the unparalleled expertise of the home of 2D and advanced materials.
By providing access to our global-leading facilities and expertise, we help you develop, test and scale graphene and 2D material-based innovations at pace, without compromising on quality or strategy.
Key to this is the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) - a unique environment in the heart of Manchester focused on commercialisation.
"Concretene was born and raised at Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, with access to its state-of-the-art equipment and engineering expertise vital to the development of our carbon-reducing admixture for concrete."
Alex McDermottCo-founder, Concretene
Our strategic approach to commercialisation enables rapid learning, while ensuring every stage of development is grounded in scientific rigour. We work as an extension of your team, giving you direct access to the latest research, facilities and cross-disciplinary expertise.
You will benefit from our end-to-end commercialisation pipeline, reducing costly in-house testing and supply chain risks, while delivering breakthrough technologies to market more quickly. Crucially you can access equipment to validate and test, without the need for major upfront investment.
Our impact
Our work delivers real-world impact by turning advanced materials research into products, companies and capabilities that benefit industry, society and the economy in the UK and globally.
65 spin-out companies created
Turning pioneering research into thriving enterprises that drive innovation and growth worldwide.
100 patents filed
Protecting breakthrough discoveries in graphene and 2D materials and strengthening the UK’s global leadership in advanced materials.
£££ contributed to the Greater Manchester economy
Our commercialisation activity delivers significant regional impact through innovation, investment and skilled jobs.
Pioneering innovation in action
Watch how our collaboration with Nationwide Engineering led to the creation of Concretene – a graphene-enhanced product that has the potential to transform the construction industry.
Whether you are looking to visit our world-class facilities at the GEIC or simply want to explore how our expertise can advance your project, we are ready to connect.
