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University · Bristol & Bath

University of Bristol

Research profile

Research strengths

  • Quantum engineering
  • Robotics and autonomy
  • Composites and aerospace

Innovation & doctoral centres

  • Quantum Engineering Technology Labs
  • Bristol Robotics Laboratory (with UWE)

Specialist facilities

  • Quantum Technology Innovation Centre
  • National Composites Centre nearby

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

Bristol's commercialisation team works alongside Science Creates incubators and Science Creates Ventures on deep tech company formation.

Connected ecosystem

Spin-outs in this directory

  • XMOS

    Fabless semiconductor company producing multi-core processors for voice and audio edge AI.

  • Ultraleap

    Hand tracking and mid-air haptics technology company founded on University of Bristol research.

Investors nearby

Relevant proposed UKIZ mission

Proposed by UKIZ · not a government designation

Sources

  • Organisation's own published material
  • UK Research and Innovation

Last verified: 15 August 2026

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