Use our expertise
Find out how to work with us, to turn our expertise into solutions for your business or organisation
Research and innovation happens every day at the University of Portsmouth, and we have the expertise and experience to make a difference to your business.
Our research covers an exceptionally diverse range of areas – including Biological Sciences, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Digital and Creative Technologies, Economics, Health Informatics, Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Science.
Across our full list of research areas, our researchers are turning their expertise into action, and helping businesses and organisations find solutions to the issues they're facing.
Ready to find out how we can help your business grow and innovate?
Contact our Research and Innovation team on +44(0)23 9284 6191 or email ris@port.ac.uk.
Our research expertise
Explore our current research work, discover how it overlaps with the needs of your business – and take a closer look at our research facilities.
Recent projects have made use of our expertise in the following topics
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Big data
Driving efficiency, predicting patterns and turning your big data into a commercial advantage
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Business
New product development, and economic, market and policy analysis
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Creative industries
Architectural services, creative technologies and more
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Environment
Improving living standards and helping to create a sustainable world through environmentally friendly technologies, methodologies and systems
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Justice
Specialising in security, fraud and forensics, and developing methodologies, detection techniques and training to reduce the impact of crime
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Health
Developing innovative approaches and technologies to deliver more effective and lean healthcare interventions
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Manufacturing
Developing products that stand out in the market with new materials and industry processes
Our funding expertise
We have a long track record of successful collaborations with national and international organisations, and extensive experience securing funding for projects which drive innovation and growth, from government bodies, NGOs and the private sector.
We have experience in navigating the often-complex process of finding funding, and can provide clear, reliable advice about what's achievable within the timescales and budgets of your project.
From first contact to final confirmation – for both small-scale funding applications, and those targeting multi-million pounds of investment – we can help.
Recent projects have secured funding in the following ways
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)
You could get funding of up to £80,000 from Innovate UK by working with us – as a research partner – and with one of our graduates
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Collaborative research and development
As a recognised UK research organisation, we have access to funding for a variety of government programmes
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Venturefest
Our collaborative business projects have secured investment at this annual conference for the south's innovators and entrepreneurs
Other ways we can help your business
For all other enquiries about how the University can support your business – from consultancy services to commercialisation opportunities – contact our Research and Innovation team on +44(0)23 9284 6191 or email ris@port.ac.uk.
Explore our business services
Business services
Is your business ready to take a step forward? We've got a long track record helping start-ups and businesses in different markets to grow and develop.
Train your workforce
From degree apprenticeships, to work-based Learning at Work programmes and bespoke training
