Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre

We do something that isn’t replicated anywhere else in UK academia.

At the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) in Manchester, we help organisations develop, de-risk and scale 2D advanced materials into real-world products by turning early-stage innovation into industry-ready minimum viable products (MVPs).

This means we commercialise innovation, helping more than 500 companies to date - from large corporations to start-ups and SMEs - secure the competitive edge they need to achieve their economic potential.

The GEIC's world-class facilities and resources - housed in the Masdar Building - are supported by experienced and knowledgeable applications engineers and internationally renowned academics, working across a very broad range of novel technologies and applications. It's closely linked to its sister facility, the National Graphene Institute, which brings a pipeline of technology and academic support.

Specialising in the rapid development and scale-up of graphene and other 2D materials applications, the GEIC focuses on eight application areas: coatings, composites, construction, deposition and integration, energy storage, measurement and characterisation, membranes and printed electronics.

Through its advanced facilities, GEIC enables companies to design, develop, scale and de-risk the next generation of innovative products and processes - with a dedicated application manager on hand to oversee the entire project.

Our impact

The GEIC plays a unique role in accelerating innovation and boosting our region's economy, bringing together academic excellence, engineering expertise and industrial collaboration to grow our advanced materials industry and create jobs.