Our Partnerships

We work with public sector and academic partners to help companies commercialise their products and processes.

At CPI we are committed to addressing innovation challenges through collaboration. We work with many high-quality regional, national and international public sector and academic networks to develop and reinforce the impact of our work with UK businesses.

Our partners share our vision and philosophy of innovation and collaboration for successful technology and business growth.

Our network leverages extensive experience and a proven track record to create an innovative environment which meets your immediate needs and future aspirations.

High Value Manufacturing Catapult

CPI is the process manufacturing partner in the government’s elite High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

Innovate UK

Innovate UK drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of new ideas.

UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.

Catapult Network

The Catapult centres are a network of world-leading centres designed to transform the UK’s capability for innovation and drive future economic growth.

Durham University

CPI and Durham University have created a strategic partnership to boost research and investment in the North East of England.

Strathclyde University

CPI and Strathclyde University are working together to deliver the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre.

Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry

Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry (KCMC) is an industry led partnership between universities, hosted by CPI.

North East Local Enterprise Partnership

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) is a public, private and education sector partnership.

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland’s national economic development agency and a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government.

Tees Valley Combined Authority

The Tees Valley Combined Authority’s purpose is to drive economic growth and job creation in the Tees Valley area.