Become a Partner
Together we can accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings.
Businesses can help shape the future of retrofit while gaining access to world-leading research. Accelerate the UK's transition to net zero and support RAMMIC by investing in research, innovation and business growth.
Develop breakthrough retrofit technologies
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Support innovative SMEs
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Reduce carbon emissions
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Improve building performance
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Strengthen the UK retrofit supply chain
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Develop breakthrough retrofit technologies ✱ Support innovative SMEs ✱ Reduce carbon emissions ✱ Improve building performance ✱ Strengthen the UK retrofit supply chain ✱
Research Partners
Guide and collaborate on RAMMIC's research programme and receive benefits including:
Membership of the Research Board
Opportunities to join the Strategic Board
Co-branding opportunities
Early access to research findings / results
Preferred access to facilities
High-profile marketing opportunities
Research Partner Benefits
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Pilot tomorrow’s solutions today
Gain first-mover advantage by providing pilot sites for breakthrough retrofit materials and technologies, testing real-world viability before wider market rollout.
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Invest in vetted innovation
Access a curated pipeline of climate tech startups and SMEs. Every innovator in our programme has passed a rigorous academic and commercial triage process, significantly de-risking your investment.
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Deploy solutions with evidenced certainty
Base your procurement decisions on absolute facts. Our independent testing validates the true environmental impact of emerging technologies, providing the precise data you need for accurate and credible sustainability reporting.
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Shape the future of retrofit
Collaborate directly with leading academics and corporate advisory partners to influence the research agenda and position your brand at the forefront of urban regeneration.
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Meet ambitious ESG targets
Discover and deploy the exact scalable solutions required to reduce carbon emissions across complex, aging domestic and non-domestic property portfolios.
Industry Partners
Collaborate on specific projects while benefiting from:
High-impact brand exposure
De-risked R&D collaboration
Early access to disruptive innovations
Policy, standards & regulatory engagement
Supply chain connectivity & market access
Industry Partner Benefits
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High-Impact Brand Exposure
Showcase your brand within SV’s Renold Building Workspace and the Energy Revolution Hub
Participate in quarterly industry events with a range of key stakeholders and shape thought leadership
Bring clients / customers / colleagues to the space
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De-risked R&D Collaboration
Access world-class innovation infrastructure through introductions to Energy House 2.0
Rapidly test, prototype, and validate products / aggregations of products
Access validated research from leading Academic experts
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Early Access to Disruptive Innovations
Engage with a range of high-potential innovators through SV’s network
Identify emerging technology partners early to explore supply-chain integration / white-label / investment opportunities
Act as a pilot partner for de-risked and validated retrofit innovations
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Policy, Standards & Regulatory Engagement
Gain direct channels to new customers / build stronger relationships with existing customers
Grow regional presence and market recognition
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Supply Chain Connectivity & Market Access
Gain direct channels to new customers / build stronger relationships with existing customers
Grow regional presence and market recognition
Which option is best for you?
| Partnership Feature | Research Partner | Industry Innovation Partner |
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| Primary Objective | Co-create new intellectual property and conduct fundamental materials research. | Access vetted innovations, scale products, and establish market dominance. |
| Ecosystem Access | Embedded with leading academics, PhD researchers, and university labs. | Embedded within SV’s Renold Building Workspace and the Innovation Hub. |
| Infrastructure Focus | Energy House 2.0, academic triage, and rigorous environmental testing. | Live pilot sites, commercial scale-up, and real-world deployment testbeds. |
| Investment Profile | Long-term R&D investment and consortium-based grant funding (e.g., UKRI). | Strategic investment, white-labeling, and supply-chain integration. |
| Key Deliverable | Published research, patentable IP, and foundational technology breakthroughs. | De-risked commercial deployment, ESG target achievement, and brand exposure. |
Get In Touch
If you're interested in exploring partnership with us, please complete the form with a few details about your organisation.
RAMMIC is grant-funded research, with grant reference number UKRI5673.
The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) is a flagship UK government programme - delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - investing up to £500 million to strengthen regional innovation economies across the country.
The LIPF is a central pillar of the government's commitment to achieve growth in every postcode. It brings together local leaders, businesses, and research organisations to build on regional strengths to create new jobs, drive innovation-led productivity, and attract further public and private investment into communities across the UK.