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Business and Partnerships

Working together, driving innovation, building the future

If you are a business, a charity, or a public sector organisation, the University of Kent's world-class expertise can help you. 

We have an experienced and professional business and innovation gateway team who understand that different businesses need different support, who will work with you to find the right expertise for your organisation. 

Nurturing Innovation

We believe in bringing innovative and creative approaches to increasing business productivity and growth. We achieve this by encouraging collaboration between our university and businesses.

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Locally, nationally or internationally

Supporting SMEs, corporate and third sector business with future plans for innovation and growth

We are listening

As an anchor institution for Kent and Medway, we are working with a wide range of partners to support our region's economic and social challenges.