Access our expertise

Work with us and we'll turn your organisation’s challenges into opportunities. Access world-class research, expert insight, and modern facilities to spark innovation and deliver lasting impact.

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How we can help

Whether you represent a multinational corporation, SME, public sector organisation, or charity, we provide flexible collaboration options, from short-term projects to long-term strategic partnerships, from research consultancy to collaborative research projects, that drive innovation and create lasting value. Our diverse team of academic experts offers professional insights, technical expertise, and tailored innovative solutions designed to meet your unique challenges and goals. Find out more about what we can offer you and your business below.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme is a world-leading programme to support business innovation. We have extensive expertise across a broad range of specialisms and a track record of helping businesses innovate for growth.

Sunderland Innovate and Grow

Arrow Innovation supports north-east businesses in driving growth by connecting them with expert academics and cutting-edge research facilities from four leading regional universities, fostering collaboration through fully funded innovation projects.

Commercial engagement

Our School of Business and Management offers a range of services to support organisations across the commercial sector. Drawing on the expertise of our academic team, we provide tailored and ready-made solutions to help businesses address challenges, drive innovation, and achieve strategic goals.

Licensing and spin-out companies

Our academics consistently develop groundbreaking ideas protected by intellectual property, creating valuable licensing opportunities. These innovations often lead to spin-out companies, and we actively support their growth and success.

For example, Sundara Pharmaceuticals was founded in October 2018, emerging from the pioneering research of Professor Roz Anderson. Her work focused on improving the delivery of Cysteamine, a toxic drug used to manage Cystinosis. This research led to the creation of CF10, a new drug designed to better meet the needs of Cystinosis patients while reducing the side effects of traditional treatment.

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Find out more about our modern facilities, the events we host and how you can work with us to benefit your organisation.

Facilities and office spaces Sunderland Marketing Hub Student Law Clinic Sunderland Creatives Agency Work with our students and graduates Business events

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