UK industries face increasing pressure to decarbonise, innovate and stay competitive. Green Industrial Futures brings businesses together with world‑class researchers and national expertise to accelerate practical, scalable low‑carbon solutions.
Contact us at cdtgreenindustrialfutures@hw.ac.uk to arrange an introductory meeting with the team to discuss potential collaboration pathways.
Why Partner with CDT-GIF?
Access exceptional PhD talent
Recruit highly-skilled researchers with the technical expertise and mindset to tackle your real-world challenges.
Co-develop research
Work with academics and students on applied research that delivers solutions relevant to your business.
Influence future innovation
Shape the projects and skills your industry will need for a net zero future.
Connect with leading UK universities
Collaborate with academics at Heriot-Watt University, University of Bath, University of Sheffield, and Imperial College London.
Partnership options
Co-sponsoring a four-year
studentship (~£17k per year)*
*50% of studentship cost matched
by UKRI. SMEs have reduced rates.
Scope and shape a PhD research
project that addresses your
organisation’s R&D needs, as well as
supporting the talent pipeline.
Including hosting a work placement.
Host a work placement
Access to the best students for
placements or internships. Host a
CDT-GIF student working on a
discrete shorter project (1-3
months) to develop ideas and
support their development.