Commercial collaboration information sessions

Explore opportunities for innovation and growth
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Commercial collaboration information sessions

Explore opportunities for innovation and growth

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Unlocking innovation: commercial pathways for growth

If your organisation is looking to put new ideas, technology and ways of thinking to work – to grow your business, enter a new market, increase productivity or change your organisation's culture – then why not explore a collaboration with the University of Plymouth.
Could you benefit from access to our world-leading research or facilities?
Could a Plymouth graduate or student help your business?
Join our sector-focused online sessions to discover how your business can collaborate with the University of Plymouth. These one-hour events highlight practical ways to access expertise, funding and facilities to accelerate innovation and create commercial impact.
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Marine Autonomy
27 February 2026, 12:00–13:00
Navigating the Future: Commercial Opportunities in Marine Autonomy
Academic Innovation Partner: Dr Kimberly Tam , Associate Professor in Cybersecurity (TBC) 
Discover how cutting-edge marine autonomy technologies are transforming the maritime sector. This session explores collaboration opportunities between academia and industry, focusing on research commercialisation, innovative applications and pathways to market for autonomous marine systems.
Medical, Health and Life Sciences
27 March 2026, 12:00–13:00
Advancing Health: Commercial Pathways in Medical and Life Sciences
Academic Innovation Partner: Professor Sheena Asthana , Director Centre for Health Technology and Co-Director Centre for Coastal Communities
Discover opportunities in health tech, clinical research, and life sciences innovation, including funding routes and commercialisation pathways.


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Advanced Manufacturing
29 April 2026, 12:00–13:00
Collaborate to Compete: Unlocking Manufacturing Advantage
Academic Innovation Partner: Dr Shakil Awan , Associate Professor in Electronics and Nanotechnology (TBC)
Explore how ground-breaking research in advanced manufacturing can be transformed into real-world solutions. This session highlights opportunities for industry collaboration, commercialisation strategies and innovative approaches to bring academic ideas to market.

Can't attend or see your sector?

We understand schedules are busy and priorities vary. If you can’t make these sessions or your sector isn't listed, we can arrange a discovery session tailored to your business needs.
Contact us to book your discovery session: ipandcommercial@plymouth.ac.uk.

Why attend?

  • Connect with experts and explore collaboration models
  • Learn about funding opportunities that support innovation and growth
  • Hear real-world success stories

What to expect

  • One-hour online sessions
  • Sector-focused presentations
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Clear next steps for partnership

Innovation at the University of Plymouth

Discover how we help businesses innovate, grow and solve challenges through collaboration.
From accessing world-class research and facilities to developing new products, processes and skills, we can connect you with the expertise and resources you need to succeed.
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Contact IP and Commercialisation

Research, Partnerships and Innovation, University of Plymouth, 2nd Floor Marine Building, Plymouth, PL4 8AA

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