Graphene centre announces first industrial partners
24 Aug 2018 by Evoluted New Media
The University of Manchester’s recently completed £60m Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre has agreed the first in a series of industrial partnerships to accelerate the commercialisation of graphene.
First Graphene Ltd, Haydale Graphene Industries Plc, and Versarien Plc have each agreed to partner in order to exploit opportunities to develop and commercialise graphene products and applications. The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) was recently handed over to University ownership from contractors ahead of an official opening later this year.
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester said: “Our aim is to accelerate the commercialisation of real-world applications and transition graphene and other 2D materials from the lab to the marketplace. The GEIC will bring in an additional 30 staff in addition to academics to grow community to over 300 graphene-related staff at the University.”
Tier One partnership benefits include access to world-leading expertise and experience along with specialist equipment within the GEIC to aid projects which will accelerate product and process development and market entry.
