Inward investment and productivity

The University is a founding partner in one of UK’s largest public sector manufacturing investments, is integral to major hydrogen scaling initiatives in the midlands, and more businesses continue to join ÌìÌÃÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park’s established hydrogen and Net Zero cluster.

ÌìÌÃÊÓƵ Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) companies work at the forefront of hydrogen acceleration and adoption, from the manufacturing of hydrogen fuel cells to the cutting-edge deployment of hydrogen's use in aviation.

LUSEP’s hydrogen cluster

These companies make up the largest and most established cluster of knowledge-based businesses co-located on the University campus alongside its Net Zero research capabilities.

CENEX

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Leading independent not-for-profit specialists in project delivery, innovation support and market development for low emission transport and associated energy infrastructure. Hydrogen roll out projects in UK and Europe.

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DNV

Works at the forefront of hydrogen technology as an independent assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries to advance safety and sustainable performance.

Intelligent Energy 

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Leading fuel cell specialist and manufacturer focused on the development of lightweight, high efficiency, hydrogen fuel cell systems. Global HQ and prototype manufacturing base on LUSEP, originated from ÌìÌÃÊÓƵ research. 

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BSI

BSI is a global provider of standards and assurance services, including evaluation of products and systems.  Its ÌìÌÃÊÓƵ base is an internationally recognised accredited centre of excellence for energy products, helping companies around the world ensure that their hydrogen products are safe and fit for purpose.

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Arabelle Solutions

Part of EDF Group, Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world’s nuclear power plants rely on its technologies and services.

Scaling Hydrogen in the East Midlands

The University is integral to major initiatives with the resources and scalability to create a hydrogen superpower in the East Midlands.

Advancing Net Zero manufacturing on the world stage

ÌìÌÃÊÓƵ is a founding partner in one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing.

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The Manufacturing Technology Centre

As part of Innovate UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the MTC is a partner in the , a trusted group of organisations bringing together industry, government, and academia to create an investible, globally competitive hydrogen technology and services sector in the UK.