Collaborative research partnerships
Co-create knowledge, deliver innovation and shape better outcomes
Teesside University partners with research-focused organisations across the UK and internationally to deliver collaborative projects that make a difference.
Whether you're exploring how research could benefit your organisation or looking for academic expertise to support a strategic initiative, we're here to help.
We collaborate with universities, NHS trusts, charities, research institutes and government agencies - bringing together academic insight, sector knowledge and shared purpose to address complex challenges and deliver societal benefit.
Why collaborate with Teesside University?
Research with purpose
Our work is grounded in practical application with business, government and community partners – focused on improving lives, advancing knowledge and supporting inclusive, sustainable growth.
Interdisciplinary expertise
We bring together researchers across health, sustainability, engineering, digital innovation, social policy and more – enabling joined-up thinking and impactful outcomes.
Funding and bid development support
Our professional teams can help identify funding opportunities, shape collaborative bids and navigate application processes.
Access to specialist facilities
Access specialist labs, centres of excellence and innovation hubs – including the National Horizons Centre and Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre.
Areas of collaboration
We welcome partnerships across a wide range of research themes, including:
- Health and social care – improving outcomes through applied research and innovation.
- Digital and data – exploring AI, cyber security, digital inclusion and smart systems.
- Sustainability and net zero – supporting environmental research and green transitions.
- Social policy and place-based research – addressing inequality, regeneration and civic engagement.
- Creative and cultural research – working with communities to shape inclusive futures.
Funding and commissioning options
We work with organisations of all sizes to deliver impactful research and innovation. Projects can be co-funded through:
- Innovate UK
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- Horizon Europe
- NHS and public sector research programmes
- charitable and philanthropic foundations.
Research can also be commissioned directly by your organisation. These projects are designed to deliver bespoke solutions to specific challenges, drawing on our academic expertise and specialist facilities.
How we support your project
Our team provides expert guidance throughout the research lifecycle, including:
- identifying suitable funding streams
- determining the appropriate scale and scope
- developing competitive proposals
- managing project delivery and reporting.
Explore our expertise
Use our Research Portal to search for researchers, projects and centres aligned with your interests. You can browse by keyword, discipline or sector.
Let’s collaborate
If you're exploring a research partnership or want to connect with our team, we’d love to hear from you.