Partner with us

We are developing CfACS as a regional and international hub for research, innovation and knowledge exchange - and welcome commercial opportunities across our specialist areas.

Our researchers work with local government and businesses in Greater Manchester to develop products, services, knowledge and talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security.

And we work closely with various organisations to capitalise on the fast-emerging opportunities in our transforming world driven by data and AI.

Our collaborations have helped to solve societal challenges and enable business growth within:

  • healthcare
  • sports and wellbeing
  • energy utilisation
  • environmental sustainability
  • food production and agriculture
  • education
  • transport
  • business productivity and economics

Whether you want to solve a specific technical issue facing your organisation, or explore how new technologies and AI strategies can enable the transformation and growth of your business, we can work with you to provide an innovative solution.

Knowledge transfer partnerships

Partner with us to address a specific topic for your business.

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    Research themes

    Our five specialist areas of research: Machine intelligence, Data science, Smart and secure infrastructure, Human‐centred computing and Mathematical modelling and flow analysis.

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Support for Greater Manchester businesses

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Adopting AI in your business

Get our support through the Greater Manchester AI Foundry - a fully-funded programme available to 150 small-medium sized businesses. The programme supports the development of new products and services through AI.
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Protect your business from cyber threats

Access our cyber security expertise through the Greater Manchester Cyber Foundry. The funded programme helps businesses to protect their operations and assets while strengthening cyber defences.