Small science offers opportunity for regional businesses

Liquid Crystal
Liquid Crystal
A unique opportunity for companies in Sheffield to develop new products or processes based on latest emerging technologies is being launched by the region´s Nanofactory -thanks to the expertise of the city's two universities. The Nanofactory, which brings together nanotechnology experts from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam together with academics from Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds and York, is looking to form partnerships with companies interested in exploring new business opportunities based on latest advances in nanotechnology. The project is part-funded by a £1m investment from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme that is making substantial investments over the next three years to create jobs and increase business competitiveness in the region. Liam Sutton, Manager of the Polymer Centre and the University of Sheffield's lead officer for Nanofactory, said, "The University of Sheffield prides itself on its track record of helping companies of all shapes and sizes to build their businesses through innovation in partnership with some of the world´s leading scientists and engineers.
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