Who we are

CPI is a leading independent translational research and innovation organisation.

For more than 20 years, we’ve helped companies across the UK and beyond turn great ideas into successful products and processes.

Who we are

CPI is a leading independent translational research and innovation organisation.

For more than 20 years, we’ve helped companies across the UK and beyond turn great ideas into successful products and processes.

Who we are

CPI is a leading independent translational research and innovation organisation.

For more than 20 years, we’ve helped companies across the UK and beyond turn great ideas into successful products and processes.

As a founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we connect academia, industry, investors, and government to create the conditions where innovation can thrive. Based in the North East of England and Scotland, we bring together world-class facilities, specialist expertise, and a collaborative approach that accelerates innovation for economic, societal, and environmental good.

As a founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we connect academia, industry, investors, and government to create the conditions where innovation can thrive. Based in the North East of England and Scotland, we bring together world-class facilities, specialist expertise, and a collaborative approach that accelerates innovation for economic, societal, and environmental good.

As a founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we connect academia, industry, investors, and government to create the conditions where innovation can thrive. Based in the North East of England and Scotland, we bring together world-class facilities, specialist expertise, and a collaborative approach that accelerates innovation for economic, societal, and environmental good.

Our mission

Our mission is to catalyse advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions that benefit people, places, and our planet.

Our mission

Our mission is to catalyse advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions that benefit people, places, and our planet.

Our vision

Our vision is to enable a healthy, sustainable, and secure future through deep tech innovations.

Our vision

Our vision is to enable a healthy, sustainable, and secure future through deep tech innovations.

Our impact

We exist to make a difference. Over the past two decades, CPI has supported thousands of companies to develop and scale innovations that improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to a more sustainable world.

Building skills and opportunities for people and communities.

Improving lives through innovation.

Transforming regions through place-based innovation.

Supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.

Creating high-value jobs and next-generation skills.

Strengthening the UK’s manufacturing economy.

Our impact

We exist to make a difference. Over the past two decades, CPI has supported thousands of companies to develop and scale innovations that improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to a more sustainable world.

Building skills and opportunities for people and communities.

Improving lives through innovation.

Transforming regions through place-based innovation.

Supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.

Creating high-value jobs and next-generation skills.

Strengthening the UK’s manufacturing economy.

Our impact

We exist to make a difference. Over the past two decades, CPI has supported thousands of companies to develop and scale innovations that improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to a more sustainable world.

Building skills and opportunities for people and communities.

Improving lives through innovation.

Transforming regions through place-based innovation.

Supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.

Creating high-value jobs and next-generation skills.

Strengthening the UK’s manufacturing economy.

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We're committed to sustainability and responsibility.

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We're committed to sustainability and responsibility.

Discover ESG at CPI

We're committed to sustainability and responsibility.

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Our leadership team

Our leadership team brings together expertise from across science, technology, manufacturing and business to guide CPI's strategy, operations and long-term growth.

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Our leadership team

Our leadership team brings together expertise from across science, technology, manufacturing and business to guide CPI's strategy, operations and long-term growth.

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Our leadership team

Our leadership team brings together expertise from across science, technology, manufacturing and business to guide CPI's strategy, operations and long-term growth.

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Our board

Our board brings together respected leaders from industry, academia and the public sector, providing independent oversight, strategic guidance and diverse perspectives.

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Our board

Our board brings together respected leaders from industry, academia and the public sector, providing independent oversight, strategic guidance and diverse perspectives.

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Our board

Our board brings together respected leaders from industry, academia and the public sector, providing independent oversight, strategic guidance and diverse perspectives.

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Innovation is strongest when it’s collaborative

CPI works with organisations of all shapes and sizes, from small start-ups to global corporations, from universities to government bodies. Together, we create partnerships that accelerate innovation, deliver economic impact, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Innovation is strongest when it’s collaborative

CPI works with organisations of all shapes and sizes, from small start-ups to global corporations, from universities to government bodies. Together, we create partnerships that accelerate innovation, deliver economic impact, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Innovation is strongest when it’s collaborative

CPI works with organisations of all shapes and sizes, from small start-ups to global corporations, from universities to government bodies. Together, we create partnerships that accelerate innovation, deliver economic impact, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Our partner organisations

Our partner organisations

Our partner organisations

Our national centres

Our national centres offer cutting-edge equipment, technical know-how, and scalable facilities that support cross-sector knowledge sharing and accelerate development of next-generation products and processes.

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Advanced Materials Battery Industrialisation Centre

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Advanced Materials Battery Industrialisation Centre

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Graphene Application Centre

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Graphene Application Centre

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Intracellular Drug Delivery Centre

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Intracellular Drug Delivery Centre

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Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre

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Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre

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National Biologics Manufacturing Centre

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National Biologics Manufacturing Centre

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National Formulation Centre

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National Formulation Centre

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National Healthcare Photonics Centre

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National Healthcare Photonics Centre

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National Industrial Biotechnology Facility

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National Industrial Biotechnology Facility

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National Printable Electronics Centre

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National Printable Electronics Centre

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Novel Food Innovation Centre

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Novel Food Innovation Centre

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RNA Centre of Excellence

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RNA Centre of Excellence

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Why choose CPI?

Whether you're developing a breakthrough technology or improving an existing process, CPI combines expertise, facilities and partnerships to help you innovate with confidence. Here's what sets us apart.

World-class facilities

Access more than £220 million of unique innovation assets.

Cross-disciplinary expertise

Work with 500+ scientists, engineers, technologists and commercial specialists.

Innovation, de-risked

Reduce technical and commercial risk before significant investment or market launch.

Connected ecosystem

Benefit from CPI's position at the heart of the UK's innovation ecosystem.

Proven track record

With more than 20 years' experience, we've helped thousands of organisations.

Tailored collaboration

Every project is designed around your challenge to achieve your goals.

Why choose CPI?

Whether you're developing a breakthrough technology or improving an existing process, CPI combines expertise, facilities and partnerships to help you innovate with confidence. Here's what sets us apart.

World-class facilities

Access more than £220 million of unique innovation assets.

Cross-disciplinary expertise

Work with 500+ scientists, engineers, technologists and commercial specialists.

Innovation, de-risked

Reduce technical and commercial risk before significant investment or market launch.

Connected ecosystem

Benefit from CPI's position at the heart of the UK's innovation ecosystem.

Proven track record

With more than 20 years' experience, we've helped thousands of organisations.

Tailored collaboration

Every project is designed around your challenge to achieve your goals.

Why choose CPI?

Whether you're developing a breakthrough technology or improving an existing process, CPI combines expertise, facilities and partnerships to help you innovate with confidence. Here's what sets us apart.

World-class facilities

Access more than £220 million of unique innovation assets.

Cross-disciplinary expertise

Work with 500+ scientists, engineers, technologists and commercial specialists.

Innovation, de-risked

Reduce technical and commercial risk before significant investment or market launch.

Connected ecosystem

Benefit from CPI's position at the heart of the UK's innovation ecosystem.

Proven track record

With more than 20 years' experience, we've helped thousands of organisations.

Tailored collaboration

Every project is designed around your challenge to achieve your goals.

We're here to help you turn bold ideas into lasting impact

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We're here to help you turn bold ideas into lasting impact

Start your journey today

We're here to help you turn bold ideas into lasting impact

Start your journey today