Innovation

Our universities are the leading institutions in the UK for innovation and have extensive experience of working with businesses to translate world-class research into improved products and services.  Our partners include global corporations, small and medium sized companies, and public sector organisations.

Through Russell Group universities you can link up with the latest research relevant to your business and engage with interdisciplinary teams able to tackle complex business challenges.  You will also have access to state of the art research facilities and equipment.  This is why Russell Group universities account for 53% of the total income from collaborative research involving both public funding and funding from businesses to UK universities. 

We also have a strong tradition of bringing innovations to market through the creation of high-tech spin-out companies.  Over the past two years, Russell Group universities have accounted for around half of the IP income generated by UK universities.