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Working with corporations and large organisations

Large organisations choose to work with Newcastle Innovations because we combine world‑leading expertise with a steady, experienced and highly capable approach to partnership.

Delivering your ambitions

We understand the scale, governance requirements and operational complexity of corporate environments. We’re structured to work confidently and seamlessly within them. 

We work with:

  • multinationals
  • major utility providers
  • technology leaders
  • national charities
  • and many more

We bring clarity, capability and assured delivery to your innovation ambitions.

Experienced partners for complex organisations

Corporations operate with layered governance, structured procurement processes and diverse stakeholder groups. Our teams are experienced and comfortable navigating:

  • multi‑site organisational structures
  • detailed compliance and assurance frameworks
  • sector‑specific and national/regional regulation
  • multi‑year programme governance
  • complex internal decision‑making environments

We form relationships that are dependable, responsive and grounded in strong delivery. We understand that reliability and collaboration matter just as much as technical excellence.

Why corporates work with us

Breadth and depth of expertise

We have thousands of researchers across

  • science
  • engineering
  • data
  • health
  • life science
  • humanities and social sciences

We can build multidisciplinary teams tailored to corporate‑scale challenges.

Long-term collaboration readiness 

We have substantial experience delivering:

  • major research programmes
  • strategic partnerships
  • multi‑year innovation initiatives

Governed, accountable, safe 

Our processes, contracts and governance structures align with the expectations of regulated, risk-aware sectors and industries.

Dedicated partnership management 

Each corporate partnership is underpinned by a strategic partnership manager. You'll have a consistent point of contact, an experienced and collaborative colleague. They'll guide you through the University and connect you to the right expertise and resources.

How we work with corporations

Collaboration can take many forms, including: 

  • strategic research partnerships 
  • consultancy and specialist advisory work 
  • testing, validation, and product development 
  • access to facilities, equipment, and datasets 
  • workforce development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 
  • joint innovation and development programmes 
  • policy, regulatory and standards support 

We shape every partnership around mutual benefit. This could be supporting R&D teams, exploring long‑term innovation goals or addressing a specific technical challenge. 

Partnerships with large organisations 

We work with many large organisations, including P&G, Siemens, National Trust and the RAF. Learn more about these partnerships, and others like them, by reading our Success Stories.

Ready to work with you 

Whether you’re shaping the early stages of an idea or delivering a major programme, Newcastle Innovations offers a safe pair of hands.

We're experienced, capable and ready to partner at a corporate scale.