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Graphene Week – Manchester
The workshops, taking place across the week, will bring together world-leading scientists from the University of Manchester, as well as businesses already benefitting from the use of graphene, to share knowledge and encourage greater collaboration, the university said.
SME manufacturers will have the opportunity to find out how to capitalise on the potential of graphene and improve their business offering.
“Many new and exciting businesses have the potential to grow from graphene,” said Richard Jeffery, director of Manchester’s Business Growth Hub. “The commercial potential for graphene is undoubtedly a major opportunity for business but, for UK enterprises to maximise its potential, it is essential that manufacturers and technical innovators understand its application and how it can improve their business.”
Leading figures from the university will be highlighting how graphene can influence manufacturers working in sectors including electronics, sensors, composites and coatings, energy storage and biomedicine.
Delegates will get a tour of the National Graphene Institute to see the material in action.
“SMEs are often at the forefront of new innovations and one of our roles is to support firms to commercialise new technology,” said Charlie Rea at the Business Growth Service. “We will be giving an insight into how manufacturers can access specialist support and funding to help with introducing new innovations and completing R&D activities.”
See also: The University of Manchester section of our UK electroncs research blog
See also: Will 2015 be the key year for graphene?
