Industry at the Research Complex at Harwell
The Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH) helps businesses develop new technologies, products and processes through access to specialist facilities, expertise and research partnerships.
We work with organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to multinational companies. Businesses can establish a presence at RCaH and access specialist facilities, equipment and expertise to support innovation projects.
A home for industrial research and development
RCaH provides laboratory and cleanroom space for companies developing new products, materials and technologies.
By basing research activities at RCaH, businesses become part of a multidisciplinary research community. This creates opportunities to share knowledge, collaborate with specialist research groups and explore new approaches to technical challenges.
Working alongside experts from different scientific disciplines can help companies overcome technical barriers and move new technologies closer to market.
RCaH is located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, alongside world-leading research facilities including Diamond Light Source, the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and the Central Laser Facility.
Specialist scientific capabilities for industry
Businesses do not need to establish a permanent research base to benefit from RCaH’s facilities and expertise.
We support industrial research and development across three main areas:
- Imaging and spectroscopy – advanced techniques to investigate the structure, composition and performance of materials and biological systems.
- Functional materials – expertise in materials, manufacturing processes and technologies, including applications in energy and advanced manufacturing.
- Cellular and molecular biology – facilities and expertise for research into biological structures, functions and processes.
Whether a company is developing a new material, evaluating product performance or tackling a manufacturing challenge, our team can help identify the expertise, facilities and equipment needed to support the work.
Explore our scientific capabilities and services.
Bringing industry and research together
RCaH supports collaboration between businesses, researchers and national scientific facilities.
Our research groups have worked with organisations across sectors including pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive manufacturing and advanced materials. Partners have included companies such as Rolls-Royce and Ford.
By combining specialist facilities, scientific expertise and industrial insight, these collaborations help organisations develop new products, improve manufacturing processes and move new technologies closer to market.
Get in touch with us
Whether you are looking for space for research and development, access to specialist facilities, or opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers, we can help.
We offer laboratory and cleanroom space, access to specialist equipment, and the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary research community.
You do not need to know which facilities or expertise are right for your project. Tell us about your goals and our team can help identify the most suitable capabilities, facilities and collaborators.
