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All organisations can access our expertise and consultancy services, from market research to fully co-delivered knowledge exchange programmes.
We have a proven track record of working successfully with organisations in the UK and abroad on collaborative projects, contract research and bespoke consultancy.
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Contract research and consultancy
The Contract Research and Consultancy team supports our academic community in executing contract research and consultancy activities.
Collaborating with staff across diverse disciplines, the team assists in the development of proposals, client negotiations, project setup and internal approval processes, and provides guidance on legal matters related to both national and international projects.
University of Plymouth Social Research Unit
The Social Research Unit (SRU) is an applied research entity that provides specialised evaluation and research services at both regional and national levels, focusing on projects that assess or measure social value and impact.
The SRU serves as a vital resource for civic, social, and academic research and collaborates with public, private and third sector organisations, providing bespoke services to meet clients' needs.
Contract and commercial fields by sector
Marine
CMAR is our research-informed consultancy that addresses important issues in the coastal and marine environment.
The International Marine Litter Research Unit works with businesses, funding agencies and policymakers to inform and shape textile and packaging solutions to reduce the impact of plastic waste.
Engineering
DesignFlow focuses on understanding the requirements of the client from a practical engineering perspective. This allows us to select and apply the most effective analysis and design methods, ranging from the use of cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics software to the application of a practical, structured approach to engineering design.
Sustainability
CaRAR draws upon a broad range of expertise in the fields of hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, ecology and environmental chemistry to deliver a wide range of environmental diagnostic services.
Intellectual property and commercialisation
University spin-out companies
We provide our academics with access to specialist advice, guidance and support to maximise the commercial and socio-economic impact of the University's research and knowledge base, including the commercialisation of intellectual property through spin-out and licensing opportunities.
Porexpert – Lead academic:
Professor Peter Matthews
Pulsiv – Lead academic: Associate Professor Zaki Ahmed
The Vaccine Group TVG – Lead academic:
Professor Michael Jarvis
Molendotech – Lead academic:
Professor Simon Jackson
Fieldwork Robotics – Lead academic: Dr Martin Stoelen
Amprologix – Lead academic:
Professor Mathew Upton
Transform MS CIC – Lead academic:
Professor Jeremy Hobart
Pulsiv – Lead academic: Associate Professor Zaki Ahmed
The Vaccine Group TVG – Lead academic:
Molendotech – Lead academic:
Fieldwork Robotics – Lead academic: Dr Martin Stoelen
Amprologix – Lead academic:
Transform MS CIC – Lead academic:
Proof of Concept Fund
A major challenge researchers encounter when advancing an early-stage project is determining whether the concept is commercially viable.
The Research and Innovation Proof of Concept Fund is designed to accelerate research with commercial potential by offering essential support and investment during this critical early phase.
R&D Solutions Fund
The R&D Solutions Fund is a grant of up to £20,000 to advance research and development between industry and our academics.
R&D Solutions Fund Call 8 opens on Monday 20 January 2025 and closes at 17:00 on Monday 17 March 2025. Anyone interested in applying should register their interest and details of the partnership with enterprisesolutions@plymouth.ac.uk
Some of the projects realised through the R&D Solutions Fund:
This support from the University of Plymouth has helped develop an intelligent monitoring system that will benefit millions of cotton farmers. It will also address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, improve income, end poverty, and address the climate crisis.
Ms Nosheen Ramzan
Co-founder of SAWiE
Co-founder of SAWiE
Intellectual property matters
Intellectual property is a legal concept that refers to the creations of the mind and relates to the translation of ideas, research outcomes and knowledge into an asset, for which exclusive rights are recognised.
At the University of Plymouth, we maximise the commercial and socio-economic impact of our research and knowledge with specialist advice, guidance and support regarding intellectual assets.
