From multinational organisations to small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre supports local, national and international businesses in developing cutting-edge fuel cells, fuel cell materials and related technology to create green and emission-free energy – whatever your energy need.
Are you involved in the development or testing of green energy and fuel cells? Enhance your projects and businesses with access to world-leading expertise and facilities in Manchester.
We aim to grow your understanding and help you take advantage of the commercial opportunities offered by hydrogen and fuel cell technology. We'll work closely with you to develop new products or services for your business, helping to reduce risk and accelerate speed to market.
Supporting businesses
The Centre puts local enterprise at the forefront of the technology with our unique programme of workshops and access to specialist help and facilities. We develop business understanding and help SMEs take advantage of the R&D and commercial opportunities of hydrogen and fuel cell technology by developing new products or services for their business. By working together with Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, businesses are offered reduced risk and an accelerated route to market.
Businesses we work with have access to:
- Industry experts and academic researchers
- £4m laboratories and £2.5m worth of dedicated specialist equipment
- Unique technical assistance from academic experts and researchers at the forefront of their field
- Specialist enterprise support from Manchester Metropolitan University’s triple accredited Business School
Use of our equipment is offered free of charge to small businesses in and around Manchester.
How we work with industry
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology has the potential to revolutionise vast swathes of industry. Companies in many, diverse sectors including the heat, power and transport industries are now becoming very interested in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
The Centre works with SMEs, policymakers and industry to understand the potential of the technology for different industry sectors and put in place the strategies and policies that will support the market.
The team at Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre includes experienced electrochemists and engineers with backgrounds as diverse as solid-state chemistry, materials science, electrocatalysis, fundamental electrochemistry, nanoscience and surface engineering.
We also work closely with experienced business-focused experts who coordinate with local businesses in the Greater Manchester area to promote hydrogen technologies through a dedicated programme of workshops.
Attend our workshops
We run a variety of workshops to help you explore the potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technology for your business, discover our innovative facilities and find out how we can support you.
Find out more about our workshops
Connect with us
We are part of the North West Energy and Hydrogen Cluster which brings together institutions dedicated to delivering decarbonisation in the North West, and we advise and provide consultancy to a variety of organisations.
Join our SME network
We're supporting local small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to put Manchester on the map as a global leader in fuel cells research innovation and business. Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Network is a pioneering project that aims to unite local businesses with expert researchers and specialist facilities.
Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Network aims to:
- Assist SMEs in engaging in fuel cell applications and their commercial uses in Greater Manchester
- Diversify the fuel sector through enabling SME participation with our expertise and facilities
- Support the development needs of small firms and promote cross-industry collaboration
- Foster collaborations between the Centre, SMEs and science parks across the North West
