Finding partners
Cross-sector collaboration
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Finding SME partners
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Partnerships with consortia
Aston University
Aston University鈥檚 Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry Department (CEAC) is successful in building partnerships with consortia to support collaborative research and knowledge transfer.
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Engaging with local SMEs
Lancaster University
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