The £68m Materials Innovation Factory is a partnership between Unilever and the UoL. The collaboration is one of the most exciting developments of its kind in recent years.

By combining one of the largest research-active companies with the strongest chemistry department in the UK, the Materials Innovation Factory can help businesses gain competitive advantage in the sector or adopt a faster, smarter approach to its research.

The Materials Innovation Factory is a unique and flexible space, with long-term Research Hotel residencies available for up to seven people, offering the ability to co-locate research teams on site with our specialists.