OVERVIEW
CEAMS (the Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability) is hosting a business-focused workshop designed to connect organisations with leading expertise in sustainable materials and provide tailored support to help overcome real-world innovation challenges.
This free-to-attend interactive workshop will bring together businesses of all sizes from across the UK with world-leading experts in sustainable materials innovation. Attendees will gain clear insight into how the UK’s research and innovation infrastructure can support their sustainability ambitions, whether that’s developing new materials, improving existing processes, or accelerating R&D activity.
What you’ll gain
- Direct access to a thriving network of like-minded businesses, researchers, and innovation specialists
- The opportunity to engage with experts from academia and research & technology organisations (RTOs) supporting sustainable transformation in the UK
- Practical guidance on routes to world-class facilities, technical expertise, and innovation support
1:1 expert support
All attendees will receive a dedicated 1:1 session with a CEAMS Application Scientist. These confidential sessions offer free, tailored advice to help you address your own research and development challenges in sustainable materials, drawing on extensive sectoral expertise.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focus
The workshop will also include a dedicated session on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), supporting you to evaluate environmental impacts across the full product lifecycle – from raw material extraction and manufacturing through to use, reuse, or disposal.
ABOUT CEAMS
CEAMS provides innovation support to drive the adoption of sustainable materials. The partnership connects industry with pioneering research and innovation assets to propel materials advancements crucial for a greener future.
CEAMS is regional programme and is a collaboration between Royce and other key national partners to help and support businesses across the UK to:
- Commercialise a sustainable material (s) or
- Develop an innovative idea to make the materials or process they use sustainable
CEAMS acts as a bridge between academic research expertise, commercial exploitation, and scale-up, offering businesses a funding pathway to develop new processes and products, adopt sustainable materials, and re-use waste materials.
WHY ATTEND?
Workshop attendees will:
- Learn about CEAMS capabilities in sustainable materials across sectors such as consumer products, packaging, and fast-moving consumer goods
- Engage directly with academics and technical experts throughout the event
- Take part in a Sustainability Triage, including a 1:1 discussion focused on materials testing, characterisation, development, and lifecycle considerations relevant to your business
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is best suited to professionals in leadership, management, or technical roles who are involved in decision-making around materials, sustainability, or innovation.
PROGRAMME
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Royce Hub Building is located within the University of Manchester Campus off Upper Brook Street.
The closest available car park (APCOA Aquatics Centre) is located next door to the Hub Building on Booth Street East, M13 9SS.
Links for nearest Royce public transport:
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REFRESHMENTS
A complimentary breakfast will be provided, and drinks will be available throughout the session. Please include any specific dietary requirements on your registration form.
ATTENDEE CRITERIA
- Based in the UK
- Registered on Companies House
March 4 2026
