Confronting the UK chemistry skills crisis to meet sustainability ambitions
The UK’s green goals are at risk as chemistry skills decline, making stronger training, industry partnerships and SME support vital to drive innovation.
Feb 10 2026
News
Albotherm, CPI lead £2 million collaborative project to scale low-emissions greenhouse technology for UK growers
Albotherm leads a £2m project with CPI, James Hutton Institute and R&L Holt to scale low‑emission greenhouse tech backed by Defra and Innovate UK.
Feb 10 2026
Blog
PFAS remediation technologies
PFAS contamination is driving demand for technologies to detect, remove and destroy forever chemicals amid growing regulatory and scientific focus.
Feb 04 2026
Blog
The PFAS contamination problem
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a growing UK environmental concern. Explore the scale of the problem and the policy action driving change.
Jan 21 2026
Blog
An SME innovation checklist for 2026: turning ideas into market-ready solutions
A practical 2026 innovation checklist for UK SMEs. Learn how to scale ideas, manage regulation and build sustainability into your innovation strategy.
Jan 20 2026
Blog
Is fibre the future of sustainable packaging?
Fibre-based packaging is emerging as a sustainable alternative to plastics, but better barrier performance is key to replacing fossil-based materials.
Jan 06 2026
Blog
Top moments of 2025
Looking back on 20 years of innovation and impact, and forward to what comes next.
Dec 16 2025
Blog
From pressure to progress: The strategic case for process intensification in modern biomanufacturing
How intensified and continuous approaches can boost productivity, cut costs, shrink facility footprint, and support net-zero goals.
Dec 15 2025
Blog
Accelerating UK MedTech innovation: what CPI learned through HealthTRIP and MARRS
CPI reshaped how regulatory funding support is delivered in the UK, driving policy changes to better support SMEs on their market-access journeys.
