At SETU, we welcome research collaborations and are strongly committed to transforming research ideas into practical socio-economic benefits. We build lasting relationships with industry partners across a spectrum of industries from SME to multinationals driving the development of the knowledge economy in the South-East region and beyond.
Industry-university collaborations offer great opportunities that benefit both parties through the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise, ultimately driving innovation and economic growth.
Our research
At SETU, we are strong drivers of regional innovation through our regional and international networks. By collaborating with us, you can leverage cutting-edge research to develop new products, services, and technologies to excel your business. We have expertise in the following areas along with the capability to collaborate across various disciplines: Business, Eco & Agri-innovation, Education, Engineering, Health & Wellbeing, Humanities, ICT & Life Sciences
Research expertise
SETU has a wealth of knowledge and expertise available to share and collaborate with organisations to help them grow and succeed. Access the expertise of SETU’s researchers through collaborative research partnerships, co–development projects or licensing.
Collaborate with us
We work closely with industry at a regional and national level. SETU researchers have undertaken more than 1600 collaborative industry project over the last 5 years. We partner with businesses in many forms including contract research, joint research projects, innovation support and access to funding to support innovation. Discover how you can collaborate with us.
Innovation & entrepreneurship
SETU works closely with businesses in the region to help support them on their entrepreneurial journey through advice, incubation space, access to funding and commercialisation opportunities. Connect with us to start your journey.