Collaboration and research

If your business has an exciting new idea for an innovation – a new product, process or technology – but requires technical support and expertise to build, test or implement it, we can help.

We can connect you with academics at the University of Salford and collaborate with you on your project.

How does it work?

Depending on the project in question there are various ways that we can facilitiate a collaboration project, drawing from different funding bodies to connect you with resources and academics.

To get started, simply fill in this form and provide details on your project. We can then work with you to find the best possible initiatives to collaborate with you.

More information about collaboration and research programmes

Centre for Digital Innovation

Funded by the UK Government’s Innovation Accelerator, the Centre for Digital Innovation offers support for businesses undertaking projects relating to artificial intelligence, cyber security, industrial digitalisation, or immersive technology.

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer

The Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) programme creates short-term collaborations between a Business Partner and a UK Knowledge Base* to accelerate the progress of innovation projects.

MediaCity Immersive Tech Innovation Hub

An innovation hub for immersive technologies based at MediaCity. Focusing on VR technology, virtual production, gaming and interactive entertainment, MITIH offers collaboration, innovation guidance and funding support.