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Enterprise: For businesses

We can support your business through access to expertise, innovation and funding.

Partnering for innovation

We can work in partnership with you for the innovative growth of your business.


There are several ways that you can partner with the University of Bath, including contract and collaborative research, as well as KTPs and Consultancy. Contact us to find out more. You can also search our research portal to find a researcher.

Consultancy Services


The University of Bath can provide specialist advice and innovative solutions. We have an extensive talent pool of expert researchers and scientists who can provide consultancy work to your organisation.

Consultancy Services
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships


Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) is a UK wide programme which enables companies to access knowledge, skills and technology from UK Universities. Transform your business with an Innovate UK funded KTP, linking forward thinking businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by inspired graduates.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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University of Bath Innovation Centre

Offering work space, business acceleration, enterprise activities, and network access for high-growth companies and the entrepreneurs that create them.


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Our Innovation Centre supports entrepreneurs leading knowledge-based innovative or disruptive technology ventures with high commercial growth potential.

SETsquared Hydrogen and Sustainable Transport Economy Accelerator


The Hydrogen Sustainable Transport Economy Accelerator is based at the IAAPS facility at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, aiming to foster and accelerate the growth of the hydrogen economy cluster in the West of England. It offers a new package of innovation, investment, and growth support for start-ups and SMEs in the sector, including access to our online community via the Innovation Platform, networking opportunities, one-to-one clinics with advisors and academics in the field, and access to collaborative R&D.

Hydrogen and Sustainable Transport Economy Accelerator
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Technologies for licensing

Our technologies are available for licensing.


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Our Intellectual Property, including new technologies and innovation, is available for commercialising to take to the marketplace and wider society.

Research facilities for hire


The University of Bath has high-value equipment and a comprehensive suite of facilities available for external hire.

Our research facilities for hire
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Leadership development for SMEs

Help to grow: leadership development for SMEs is a 12-week programme to managers and decision-makers in small and medium-sized enterprises.


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Designed to be manageable alongside full-time work, Help to Grow helps you develop vital business skills. You'll learn about financial management, innovation, digital transformation and other key areas. The course combines online sessions with face-to-face learning, alongside peer support and mentoring. By the end you'll develop a tailored business growth plan to lead your business to its full potential.

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Contact us

Contact us with your enterprise enquiries.