Supporting innovation and driving growth in SMEs
The Chemistry Innovation Laboratory (CIL) is an exciting initiative run through the University of Nottingham School of Chemistry, which supports innovation and drives growth in a range of small-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Nottingham area. Support can be delivered through a series of grants and initiatives, enabling businesses to benefit from the world class skills, knowledge, equipment and technologies available within the School of Chemistry.
What is CIL?
The Chemistry Innovation Laboratory (CIL) is an initiative part funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for supporting innovation and growth in chemistry using SMEs within the Nottingham area. It provides the opportunity for businesses to access specialist skills, knowledge, equipment and new technologies available through The University of Nottingham’s internationally leading School of Chemistry. Assistance is tailored to suit the needs of each company and projects can include analytical and characterisation support, product development support, developing improved manufacturing processes and providing quality control services. The mechanisms for delivering this support include laboratory work, feasibility studies, consultancy, literature reviews and graduate placements. If you have alternative requirements, please contact us with more details to see if we can help.
CIL is managed through the School of Chemistry Business Partnership Unit and draws upon all of the expertise, facilities and contacts available to the School. The School has a long history of establishing mutually beneficial research and commercial partnerships with a wide variety of companies spanning the pharmaceutical, chemical and related chemistry using sectors.
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