Public university in Leicester, UK, with co-located laboratories and prototyping facilities, design studios, business incubation spaces, and a dedicated knowledge‑exchange and tech transfer office. Its Midlands location connects partners to a major manufacturing and creative corridor.
De Montfort University is a comprehensive public university in Leicester that combines professional education with applied, industry‑relevant research for a large and diverse student body. Partners engage through co‑located laboratories and prototyping facilities, design studios, and on‑campus incubation, with contract research, consultancy, and bespoke training. The university supports work‑based learning and participates in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to structure collaborations and accelerate delivery. Situated in the East Midlands, it offers convenient access to national transport links and a strong regional corridor for manufacturing and the creative economy. Research is supported by UKRI and Innovate UK, with a technology transfer office handling IP, licensing and research contracts.