UKIZ/CAPABILITY
Labs and research facilities
Where can I do this experiment?
Physical laboratory space and specialist research environments open to external users.
Specialisms in this family
- Cleanroom
- Wet lab
- Biological and genomics lab
- Materials characterisation
- Photonics and quantum lab
- Environmental and climatic chambers
19 evidenced records
Where: Location not resolved (5) · oxford (3) · teesside humber (2) · edinburgh (2) · birmingham (2) · manchester (2) · sheffield (1) · southampton portsmouth (1)
Labs and research facilities
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Photonics and quantum lab · Harwell, Oxfordshire
“Running user experiments requires a diverse team of technical staff, including our Cryogenics, Sample Environment, Support Laboratories, Electrical Support groups and our Target and Instrument Operations teams.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: isis.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
National Physical Laboratory
Materials characterisation · United Kingdom, United Kingdom
“This technology enables a number of different applications from optical gyroscopes to chip based spectroscopy and advanced optical sensors.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: npl.co.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Centre for Process Innovation
Biological and genomics lab · Teesside & the Humber, North East / Yorkshire and the Humber
“Upstream process development and optimisation Our dedicated mammalian process development capabilities covers a wide range of commonly used cell lines and stem cells, including CHO , HEK 293 , MDCK , MSCs, iPSC etc and we have the ability to carry out adherent, microcarrier and suspension cell culture processes for the production of recombinant proteins, antibodies and exosomes.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: uk-cpi.com · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
National Physical Laboratory
Photonics and quantum lab · United Kingdom, United Kingdom
“Getting an accurate reading for microwave power in cryogenic environments is becoming increasingly important in fields such as quantum computing, quantum sensing and materials research.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: npl.co.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Earlham Institute
Biological and genomics lab · United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: earlham.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Materials characterisation · United Kingdom, United Kingdom
“Mass Spectrometry Spatial Biology Microscopy Preclinical Imaging Specialist services – Pioneering the next generation of precision medicine.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: md.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Materials characterisation · Sheffield & Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber
“Using systems such as X-ray diffraction, we have developed methodology to reduce residual stress and damage to material surfaces during the manufacturing process.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: amrc.co.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
EPCC, University of Edinburgh
Materials characterisation · Edinburgh
“CHARTED works to make the ecosystem of digital Research Technical Professional (dRTP) skills and roles more transparent and easier to navigate.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: epcc.ed.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
National Robotarium
Materials characterisation · Edinburgh, Scotland
“Building capacity across complementary areas of embedded intelligence and expert systems, we provide a link to other UK and international research.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: thenationalrobotarium.com · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
University of Southampton
Cleanroom · Southampton & Portsmouth, South East
“[Skip to main content](https://www.southampton.ac.uk/nanofabrication/index.page main-content)”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: southampton.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
University of Birmingham
Materials characterisation · Birmingham & the West Midlands, West Midlands
“We are an integral part of a dynamic research and innovation ecosystem that is pushing boundaries locally and globally.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: birmingham.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Advanced manufacturing Catapult capability, North West
Materials characterisation · Manchester, North West
“A thriving economy needs an effective system for training new engineers and technicians, and to continually progress the skills of those in the workforce.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: hvm.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
University of Warwick
Materials characterisation · Birmingham & the West Midlands, West Midlands
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Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: warwick.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Centre for Process Innovation
Materials characterisation · Teesside & the Humber, North East / Yorkshire and the Humber
“CPI Skip to Content CPI Logo Toggle Menu Innovate Innovation support Markets Technologies Insights Blog Guides Webinars Newsletter Impact News Case studies ESG at CPI Invest About Our story Our people Our ecosystem Our infrastructure Careers Connect Submit Let’s innovate together To find out more about how we can work together, please enter your details below.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: uk-cpi.com · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Materials characterisation · Newcastle & the North East, North East
“Find out more KEY FOCUS AREAS From floating offshore wind and future energy systems, to supply chain acceleration and smart O&M.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: ore.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Hartree Centre
Materials characterisation · Daresbury, Cheshire
“New ‘Smart’ staff rota system aims to reduce clinician admin time, support staff wellbeing and patient care.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: hartree.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Central Laser Facility
Materials characterisation · Harwell, Oxfordshire
“— Don't show this message again Facilities Facilities No Page Image Image Caption & 160; No Page Content The Central Laser Facility provides a broad spectrum of laser facilities, from high intensity laser systems to ultra-fast sources and laser microscopy techniques.”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: clf.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
Rosalind Franklin Institute
Materials characterisation · United Kingdom, United Kingdom
“Our aim: To drive innovations in mass spectrometry alongside other structural biology techniques to find out more about the role of molecules in biology so that we can better understand health and disease.\\”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: rfi.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Labs and research facilities
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Materials characterisation · Harwell, Oxfordshire
“- [Muon spectroscopy](https://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/instruments/page/2/ )”
Matches “” in its published capability description
Evidence: isis.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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