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Business

Turn original thinking into business breakthroughs.

Innovation is in our DNA, and we collaborate with businesses to push boundaries, create new knowledge, and lead industries into uncharted territory.

Why choose Teesside

Create new knowledge

Drive innovation with research that leads industries and sets trends for tomorrow.

Access the latest expertise

Work with world-class researchers and specialists to unlock untapped potential.

Solve complex challenges

Let's bring groundbreaking ideas to life, apply cutting-edge research and technology, and accelerate your business' success.

Drive your ambitions

We align our research and development focus with your goals, delivering practical solutions that spark meaningful change.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Find the right specialists to help you innovate. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) provide the links to the expertise you need to grow your business and gain a competitive edge.

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Tees Valley Investment Zone

Turn ambitious ideas into innovation through funded support, working with Teesside University expertise and specialist facilities to develop, test and progress new products, services and solutions.

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Intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation

We facilitate the transformation of innovative concepts into tangible assets and help businesses unlock this intellectual property (IP) through licensing and access to our expertise.

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Consultancy and Contract Research

Work with us to bring groundbreaking ideas to life, developing bespoke solutions using cutting-edge research and technology that to accelerate your business' success.

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Collaborative Research

By combining our academic expertise with your business goals, we create research-driven solutions that redefine industries and set trends for tomorrow.

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Our People

Find out more about our staff and doctoral students, research activities and outputs, and the impact our work makes in our local community, the UK and globally.

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Ready to turn your boldest ideas into breakthroughs?

Whether you're looking to solve complex challenges, access cutting-edge expertise, or create new knowledge, we're here to help. Let's discuss how our tailored research and development solutions can drive success for your business.

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