University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a large, comprehensive public research university with a city‑centre campus anchored in a major innovation district. Purpose‑built graphene facilities provide industry access, prototyping and scale‑up support in collaboration with university engineers. The university’s integration with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust through the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre enables translational studies and access to significant clinical settings. Its location within the Oxford Road Corridor links campus to Manchester Science Park and Citylabs, placing partners near established lab infrastructure and hundreds of innovation‑led firms. Research is supported by competitive funding from UKRI councils, NIHR and major research charities; a dedicated technology transfer office, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, manages IP, licensing and spinouts.