CPI

Twenty years ago, an idea became a reality – CPI was born ✨    We started with two people, one desk in the North East of England, and a clear vision for a better future.    Nigel Perry MBE FREng, our former CEO and current board member, was one of those two people there on day one.    He sat down with our current CEO, Frank Millar, at The Catalyst to revisit those early days, tell us the story of how CPI came to be, and reminisce over an incredible 20 years.   Listen now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/em9G_wyv   Arun Harish Dave Tudor Graeme Cruickshank Kris Wadrop Amy Smith Tracey Stonehouse Hannah Wade John Kavanagh High Value Manufacturing Catapult Katherine Bennett CBE Valerie Briggs   #CPI20 | #Anniversary | #CEO  #LetsInnovateTogether | #Innovation | #OneHVMC

Are you an established business in the North West of England looking to harness the power of hydrogen? The Hydrogen Innovation Challenge (https://lnkd.in/duDuP75D) is supporting groundbreaking #hydrogen technologies as they scale and commercialise. Now, this cohort of forward-thinking hydrogen startups is eager to partner with companies in the North West. If you’re ready to collaborate, let us know by completing this form: https://lnkd.in/gKn9ym_h Sustainable Ventures X CPI X Hydrogen Innovation Initiative #CPI #HII #innovation #sustainablesolutions #climatetech

🌍 How can we tackle the climate crisis while ensuring a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone? Alternative proteins could be a key ingredient.   As highlighted by The Earthshot Prize Prize, innovation is critical to solving our planet’s greatest challenges. Reducing the environmental impact of our food system is one of them.   Shifting to alternative proteins – like plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meat – offers a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources, and protect biodiversity.   We're proud to have been selected as an official nominator, recognising CPI's ability to identify impactful solution to some of the planet's most pressing challenges. But our work goes beyond nominations.    At CPI, we’re driving this transformation by enabling businesses to scale their innovations to bring alternative protein solutions to market faster. Here’s how we can help: 🔬 Cutting-edge facilities for fermentation, downstream processing, and product prototyping. 🤝 Expertise in scaling up processes while reducing costs and risks. 📊 Insights into market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory frameworks. 🌟 Collaborative partnerships to unlock funding and accelerate innovation.   Alternative proteins are more than a food trend – they’re a powerful tool in creating a sustainable, resilient food system.   Kris Wadrop, our Managing Director in Materials tells us more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRBc3d8m   Jude Huggan Alex Smith Jonathan Rand John Carslake Stephen Oyston Sarah Williamson Kaleef Ahmed   #AlternativeProteins | #ClimateAction | #SustainableFood #LetsInnovateTogether | #EarthshotPrize | #FoodTech

🦠This week is World anti-microbial resistance awareness week, supported by the World Health Organization. CPI we’re sharing our expertise in anti-microbial resistance, to raise the profile of this important issue and support professionals working in R&D in this area. The drive to develop alternative therapeutics to ease the burden on antibiotic use couldn't be any more pressing. The solution to such a global challenge can only be addressed through innovation across a breadth of diagnostic tools, therapeutics and precedence for how to navigate manufacturing and regulatory hurdles. There is enormous potential for innovative technologies such as phage and live bacterial products but also so much we can learn from more traditional modalities such as recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies. CPI is well placed in the process development and scale-up of such biologic candidates who can support industry to translate novel AMR molecules towards clinical supply. Find out more ➡️: https://lnkd.in/dHpHY6Ye   Suzanne Robb Clare Trippett Lee Metcalf Philip Probert Sarah Williamson James Rankin Asif Tulah Jade McKendrick Joel Sutcliffe #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW

Did you know we can harness spider venom to make sustainable pesticides? 🕷️ ⬇️     Inspiration from the natural world can help replace the harmful chemicals used in farm production with more environmentally friendly options. That way we can protect our crops and boost biodiversity at the same time.    CPI worked with Newcastle University’s EcoStack project to develop new biopesticides using spider venom proteins by:   ⚗️ Creating a tailored “plug and play” fermentation system.  📈 Scaling up their production process from 5L to > 3500L.  🎯 Pioneering a process for recovering and concentrating the end product.  🐍 Developing a pilot-scale platform for the production and testing of other similar venom-based solutions.     If you're an AgriTech company looking to accelerate your innovative product to the market, CPI is here to support your journey from concept to commercialisation.     Learn more about how we can help here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2cNQdiu      Jenny Readman Kris Wadrop Alex Smith Stephen Oyston GEORGOS ZANGOS    #AgriTech | #Pesticides | #Sustainability   #LetsInnovateTogether | #Innovation | #DeepTech 

🦠This week is World anti-microbial resistance awareness week, supported by the World Health Organization. CPI we’re sharing our expertise in anti-microbial resistance, to raise the profile of this important issue and support professionals working in R&D in this area. We’re working on a project looking at antimicrobial coatings Find out more ➡️: https://lnkd.in/eFGA78kG #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW  Suzanne Robb, Jonathan Jones, Clare Trippett, Sarah Williamson, Cheryl Dean, David Bird, Sam Chan, Rab Douglas

On 16 November 2024, COP29 hosted its first-ever Digitalisation Day - alongside Science, Technology and Innovation. Here’s why these themes go hand-in-hand ⬇️     Digitalisation Day concluded with the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action. This powerful proposal by the International Telecommunication Union urges international collaborative action to maximise the impact of digital technologies as critical tools to address the climate crisis.    As a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), we’re committed to fostering sustainable innovation for a healthier future for people and the planet.    During our 20 years of deep tech innovation, digital technologies have become essential across all science, technology and innovation. We use digital tools like machine learning, AI, automated robotic systems, and data-driven processes to make vital industries more sustainable:    💊 Pharmaceuticals – our digital membership and access to our digitally enabled, automated “just-in-time” medicines manufacturing facility reduces waste and costs, while increasing speed and efficiency of manufacturing, which benefits patients   🔋 Batteries – we use state-of-the-art, digitally enhanced equipment for active materials synthesis and processing to optimise manufacturing, boost productivity and improve quality control for next-generation batteries. With enhanced performance and longevity, these clean energy sources will power electric vehicles and our electricity grid.    🥩 AgriFoodTech - digitally-automated, high-throughput screening increases efficiencies in the development of alternative proteins and cultivated meat.   🏥 HealthTech - smarter, lighter and more flexible wearable HealthTech, smart packaging for drugs, digital twins and virtual wards – linked by 5G networks tested and enabled on our 5G testbed – are transforming healthcare into a more connected system with a lower carbon footprint.    Learn more about how our digital technologies and data-driven processes can help advance your sustainable innovation project ➡ https://lnkd.in/euSQ4WkP      Brendan Fish Jay Russell Jude Huggan Rahul Kapoor Jess Andrews   #COP29 | #Science | #Digitalisation   #LetsInnovateTogether | #Innovation | #Sustainability 

We're thrilled to announce that we've been awarded Platinum Accredited Membership by The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme🏆   This marks our second year as Platinum Members and celebrates our commitment to developing talent through impactful "earn and learn" initiatives like apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and student placements.   By achieving Platinum Membership, we’re proud to stand among an elite group of forward-thinking employers driving workplace learning innovation by: ✅ Equipping our people with skills for professional growth and success. ✅ Creating pathways that make training inclusive, diverse, and accessible. ✅ Contributing to a movement that empowers over 108,000 individuals in “earn and learn” schemes across the UK.   This award is a testament to the incredible efforts of our team and their dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning. Thank you to everyone at CPI who made this achievement possible 💙    Learn more about the benefits of working at CPI ➡️ https://lnkd.in/diGM7P6D   Amy Smith Helen Anderson Andrew Bates MSc Karen Burgess Abby Burr, Assoc CIPD   #CareerGrowth | #WorkplaceLearning | #Apprenticeships #LetsInnovateTogether | #Innovation | #Employer

🦠This week is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, supported by the World Health Organization – and at CPI we're joining the force to tackle this major global issue. 💡What is AMR, and why does it matter? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the medicines that used to treat them. This means common infections become harder to tackle, leading to prolonged illness, higher death rates, and more challenging healthcare outcomes. ⚠️ Did you know that AMR is linked to nearly 5 million deaths each year? And the main driver is the overuse and misuse of antimicrobial drugs. 💉 The Solution? According to the WHO, smarter vaccine use could prevent the need for up to 2.5 billion antibiotic doses every year! Join us this week as we share insights and solutions to help researchers and healthcare leaders combat this growing global threat. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eePKepQR Clare Trippett, Jonathan Jones, Lee Metcalf, Gabriela Henriques, Philip Probert, Craig Manning, Jade McKendrick, Asif Tulah, Joel Sutcliffe, Sarah Williamson, Sarah Williams #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW #letsinnovatetogether

Let’s celebrate the power of sustainable chemistry to drive green growth, resilience, and innovation across the UK ♻️   Did you know that 96% of manufactured goods depend on chemicals, essential to critical sectors like healthcare, energy, food, and technology? The sustainable chemicals sector has the potential to add £544 billion to the UK economy annually by 2050, creating thousands of jobs and helping to secure a self-sustaining, greener future.   At CPI, we’re leveraging our expertise to accelerate the UK’s shift towards sustainable chemical solutions. Our teams work with industry leaders to advance the use of circular carbon sources such as biomass, recycling, and captured carbon, creating impactful change across the sector. From cutting-edge research to commercialisation support, CPI is committed to helping the UK chemicals industry thrive sustainably.   Join us in reshaping the UK chemicals industry for a greener tomorrow ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d7xShGKA   BBIA Royal Society of Chemistry UKRI CircularChem Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre Innovate UK   #SCM2024 | #SustainableFuture | #GreenChemistry  #LetsInnovateTogether | #Innovation | #Chemicals