Working together
We help organisations from the public, private and third sectors to access the world-leading, in-depth knowledge and highly specialist skills, tools and facilities of the University of Bristol - and to implement the very latest discoveries, innovations and technologies.
Re-shape your organisation's future
We deliver the very best outcomes for business, for customers, for communities and for the world. We can help you to:
- Tackle your organisation’s challenges, innovate and ensure you are ready for the future.
- Reduce your expenditure, enhance your differentiation and grow your competitive advantage.
- Develop skills and expertise for rapidly changing sectors and environments.
- Take on local and global challenges for environmental and social benefit.
Tailored to you
From short-term projects to long-term R&D partnerships and from large multi-national corporations to local start-ups, every one of our collaborations is different - flexing to suit your needs and the pace at which you are ready to work.
From initial scoping to final outcomes, we'll work alongside you to understand your unique objectives, demands, challenges and aspirations - and spark creative and innovative collaborations by connecting you with subject-matter experts and insight from all three faculties of the University of Bristol.
The academic analysis we can offer is rigorous, independent and open to scrutiny, providing credible evidence that your organisation can rely on.
Support we can offer
- Collaborative or commissioned research projects (co-funded by the University, your organisation and/or funding bodies).
- Leading or joining a research consortium (groups of organisations working together on initiatives part funded by UK or international public funders or charitable trusts).
- Secondment or consultancy of University of Bristol research experts on specific areas of focus for your organisation.
- Connecting you with our students and graduates.
- Identifying University experts who might speak at an event, enhance your funding bid or offer specialist knowledge on a particular topic.
- Licensing of technologies in the areas of biotechnology, science and engineering and software.
- Working with you to influence local and national policy.
Case studies
- Developing new network technologyWorking with BT to develop cutting-edge research around network technology.
- Reducing carbon from air travelWorking with Rolls-Royce to deliver the next generation of low-carbon transport.
- Pharma for global healthA long-standing partnership with GSK advancing sustainable health outcomes.
- Innovation to investingAn example of how small companies can have a big impact through collaboration with the University.