CPI acts as a catalyst bringing together academia, businesses, government and investors to translate bright ideas and research into the marketplace. The do this by giving their customers access to the right experts, equipment, networks, funding and more – connecting the dots for effective innovation.

They are a leading independent technology innovation centre and a founding member of the UK Government’s High-Value Manufacturing Catapult. Established in 2004, their teams tirelessly apply their many years of experience to ensure that every great invention gets the best opportunity to become a successfully marketed product or process. They work with their partners across diverse markets in the UK and around the world, driving their innovations forward and helping them to reduce the risk and cost associated with product development.