Manchester is a global hub for research in device materials.

As partners, The University of Manchester and the Henry Royce Institute offer industry access to the expertise and equipment to accelerate discovery and development.

Join us 10.30am-3pm on 29 November 2024

If your business is based in the North-West and focused on semiconductors, device manufacturing, photonics, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, thin film manufacturing, high-performance computing, net-zero technology, life sciences, or quantum dots, devices and computing —this event is for you.

What to expect
In our one-day, free to attend event we’ll show you everything we offer.

Research and development: Explore our full capabilities—from precision thin film deposition to nanoscale doping. Meet experts from Manchester and our Royce partners in Cambridge, Imperial and Leeds who can collaborate with you to create applied solutions for your business and end markets.

Critical equipment: Learn about the facilities available, both in Manchester and across Royce partner institutions, and how you can access them.

Infrastructure networks: Find out how we can provide a route to scale up with our routes into Manchester’s innovation and advanced manufacturing networks.

Future skills: Learn how we’re training the next generation of semiconductor innovators and how you can work with us to ensure the best talent pipeline.

Ethos to collaboration: Uncover our approach to partnership and how we can help develop the solutions to support your business innovation and growth – whatever your needs, and no matter how big or small you are.

Programme

10:30 – 11:00 - Registration and coffees

11:00 – 11:05 - Welcome

11:05 – 11:25 - Introduction to A2D @ Manchester, Dr Jessica Boland, Prof Caroline Jay

11:25 – 11:45 - Accessing the North West's innovation networks, Laura Thurgood

11:45 – 12:45 - Lunch and posters*

12:45 – 13:45 - Exploring the facilities and the critical equipment available (tour)

13:45 – 14:05 - Industry case study: Nanoco, Prof David Binks

14:05 – 14:25 - Industry case study: Tescan, Dr Albert Smith

14:25 – 14:50 - Partnership working: the different ways to collaborate with the University and Royce, Business Engagement (Manchester, Imperial, Cambridge, Leeds)

14:50 - Close

*Opportunity to bring industry posters to showcase challenge areas or ongoing R&D to attending academics and business engagements representatives - a great way to make yourselves known and be easily contactable post event.

Unlock access to £797m facilities and expertise in atoms to devices