UK Innovation Zones

University · Manchester

The University of Manchester

Research profile

Research strengths

  • Graphene and 2D materials
  • Biotechnology and health
  • Sustainable materials and chemistry

Innovation & doctoral centres

  • National Graphene Institute
  • Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
  • Henry Royce Institute hub

Specialist facilities

  • Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
  • Royce materials characterisation facilities

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

The University's innovation factory manages IP and spin-out creation, with Northern Gritstone as a founding investment partner.

Connected ecosystem

Spin-outs in this directory

  • Watercycle Technologies

    Develops direct lithium extraction and mineral recovery from water using membrane and crystallisation technology.

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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