We are home to some of the best and brightest experts across a wide range of fields, from economic theory to translational medicine, and from manufacturing processes to environmental policy.
Our academic leaders know their research inside and out, but they have also been able to rethink an entire problem from start to finish to truly address the challenges.
We are collaborative in our outlook, recognising that insights from colleagues who work across different subjects allow for a broader perspective and a holistic approach to answering a question.
We attract and support ambitious students, full of ideas, ready to disrupt an entire industry or challenge ‘the way it’s always been done’.
And we provide access to state-of-the-art equipment, highly skilled technicians and professional support staff who can help manage a product or idea from concept to creation. Technology transfer and corporate partnerships are part-and-parcel of university life in the 21st century.
What are the membership benefits?
Dedicated support
- One-to-one liaison with Imperial services (research, consulting, recruitment, etc.)
- Bespoke engagement plan with Imperial ecosystem
Bespoke services
One of the following or a combination of two elements of these offers*:
- Up to five days of academic consultancy via Imperial Consultants
- Deep dive / exploratory sessions with researchers
- Custom briefings on topics of interest to your company or sector
- Student-led specially-commissioned project
- Tech Foresight workshops / scenarios
Engagement and events
- Shape the agenda - work with us to build our programme of talks, workshops and briefings
- Secure speaking slots at events across Imperial
- Reserved tickets to public and special lectures
- Mentoring opportunities with Imperial's students
Strategic insights
- Preferential access to IBP Tech Foresight 204X publication
- Regular tailored Imperial updates (E-Newsletter, Tech Foresight, Executive Insight)
Discounts
- 10% off Executive Education courses with Imperial
- 20% off venue hire at Imperial*
- Preferential rates for Tech Foresight consultancy
*subject to availability
Who are the current IBP members?
These organisations benefit from the expertise of scientists working at the forefront of science and technology – delivering clarity in a continually changing and uncertain environment.
Current IBP members
- Advantage Austria
- BP
- CSL Seqirus
- EY
- Fetch.AI
- Flawless AI
- GiTV
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Leonardo
- Mars Incorporated
- Merck Sharpe Dohme (MSD UK)
- NEC Corporation
- PepsiCo
- PE Limited
- Sanofi
- Schneider Electric
- Scottish Power
- SSE
- Tata Consultancy services
- Trafigura
- Unilever plc
How have our members benefited?
Imperial Business Partners’ members are often looking for different expertise and experiences from across Imperial to apply to their current and future challenges. These include, but not limited to:
- Moderna and CSL Seqirus co-sponsoring an event about the role of mRNA technology in the UK
- DfS commissioning a student-led workstream to discover possibilities around modular furniture design
- SSE, Scottish Power and Schneider Electric convening some of the leading academics and inventors at Imperial to explore the future of energy innovation, policy and infrastructure
- Schneider Electric working with our experts on how to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) meet decarbonisation objectives
- A formal white paper produced via Imperial Consultants for SSE’s Dogger Bank offshore windfarm project
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