Cardiff University facilities: your innovation partner

Cardiff University is proud to premiere a new series of short films which highlights nine of our innovation facilities which are available for industry hire and collaboration.

As Wales’ foremost research university, we are committed to connecting industry partners with our world-leading expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and thriving innovation ecosystem which is driving economic growth and societal benefit in Wales and beyond.

Across our campus, we have a range of specialist facilities designed to accelerate discovery and deliver solutions for business. Nine of these facilities are now available for industry hire and collaboration.

From imaging at the atomic scale in our Electron Microscopy Facilities, to advancing next-generation technologies at the Institute for Compound Semiconductors, and unlocking insights into brain health at CUBRIC, we provide the tools and knowledge to tackle complex challenges.

Our life sciences capabilities include the Bioimaging Research Hub, Cardiff University Biobank, and Central Biotechnology Services. Together, they provide concept-to-completion support for research and clinical trials, with ISO-certified services delivered by the Biobank and Central Biotechnology Services. Meanwhile, the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility and SPARK enable breakthroughs in health and behavioural science.

For businesses seeking collaboration, our Innovation Centres - Cardiff Innovations and Cardiff Medicentre - provide office, lab, and co-working spaces that foster partnerships with leading academics and talented graduates.

Professor Roger Whitaker, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Enterprise, said: “We work with organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, through consultancy, contract research, joint ventures, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. Partner with us and access the expertise, infrastructure, and networks that power innovation.”

The films were premiered on 12 February at an event in sbarc|spark, with guests including key university academics, industry and third sector partners, and political representatives. The production of the video was funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and Medical Research Council Impact Acceleration Accounts.