Durham University

Durham University is a collegiate public research university in North East England with a global research profile and a highly selective student body. Companies engage through shared-use laboratories, sponsored research, consultancy, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships that embed talent within partner sites. The university maintains close ties to a regional science and technology park and national innovation assets, giving partners practical routes from proof-of-concept to scale-up. Research is supported by competitive funding from UK Research and Innovation councils, Innovate UK, and major UK charities. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and spin-out creation, with entrepreneurship support and investor connections to accelerate commercialization.