"The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) was established by One NorthEast as a UK wide resource to stimulate and drive innovation within the Process Industry. Working with global industry partners and leading research universities we are committed to delivering world-class, groundbreaking applied research and development."

"The advancement of new products and processed are fundamental to ensuring that the UK’s Process Industry remains competitive and able to generate wealth in an increasing international market. In a move that reflects the changing requirements of the Process Industry, in the North East and nationwide, CPI has its core technology platforms in Advanced Processing and Manufacturing and Functional Materials, together with the UK’s only facility dedicated to the assisting and promoting of fuel cells in stationary and portable applications."

“CPI Business Development continues to support over 40 SME’s through its best practice consultancy, training and advice. It is also demonstrating cutting edge innovation by establishing new models and new standards of business support across all levels of our industry."

"I am immensely proud to be part of the CPI team as it moves forward as the UK’s pre-eminent innovation and resource partner for the Process Industry."

Nigel Perry
Chief Executive Officer
The Centre for Process Innovation