Our partners
We collaborate with 26 partners spanning world-leading technology companies, industry and creative organisations, as well as local government and community groups. Together, we are shaping more inclusive and innovative digital futures.
Our partners are actively engaged with our researchers across a diverse portfolio of projects and events with community, civic, and industry impact.
Current collaborations include work on explainable AI with Allianz, network development with BT, telecoms skills gaps with TM Forum, and tackling the digital divide with Babbasa, Black South West Network, and Knowle West Media Centre. You can explore these and more on our project pages.
We also bring partners and researchers together through seminars, conferences, and symposia, creating space to build new connections, share ideas, and explore key themes shaping digital futures.
As we continue to grow, facilities such as the Neutral Lab, XR Suite and Reality Emulator, now fully established and in active use at our Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, are enabling new forms of digital research and collaboration.
This is what some of our partners had to say about working with us during our May 2022 symposium:
We are supported by and are working with….
- AardmanBristol-based award-winning animation creation studio specialising in stop-motion and clay techniques.
- AirbusInternational aerospace company producing aircraft, defence, security and space assets.
- AllianzUK Insurance company with life insurance, income protection, investment and retirement income products.
- ArmUK semiconductor and software design company.
- Ashley Community HousingSocial housing association and provider of specialist support accommodation for refugees, vulnerable homeless and other displaced people with offices in Bristol and the West Midlands.
- BabbasaBabbasa supports under-represented young people in Bristol with skills training, mentoring, events and recruitment services.
- BBCNational public service broadcaster.
- Black South West NetworkBristol-based Black-led racial justice organisation, promoting racial equality in research, policy, innovation, socio-economics and health through collective and community approaches.
- BTMultinational telecommunications company providing fixed-line, broadband and mobile services in the UK and subscription television and IT services
- Bristol Creative IndustriesMember support for Bristol’s creative industries through events, workshops and training.
- Business WestServices for businesses in the West of England to promote launches, growth, innovation and exports.
- Digital CatapultPart of a network of technology and innovation centres established by government agency, Innovate UK to support businesses ideas, products and services in advanced digital technologies.
- DysonInternational technology engineering company with products including hand dryers, hair dryers, vacuums, purifying fans and lighting.
- Evolyst LtdSoftware company specialising in mental health data and analytics for workplaces.
- Frazer-Nash ConsultancyInternational systems, engineering and technology solutions consultancy.
- FujitsuMultinational technology company specializing in IT services, computing products, and consumer electronics.
- Knowle West Media CentreKWMC is an arts centre and charity based in South Bristol supporting people to make positive changes in their lives and communities, using technology and the arts.
- National Physical LaboratoryMeasurement science laboratory for the UK’s National Metrology Institute.
- Shakespeare Martineau (formerly GL Law)Legal services for the creative industries, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, professional services and real estate.
- System C Healthcare LtdHealth and social care software and services company.
- Thales UK LtdGlobal technology business operating across aerospace, defence, digital security, transport and space.
- ThreeUK Telecoms and internet service provider.
- TM ForumInternational telecoms industry alliance for communications service providers.
- ToshibaGlobal technology company with a research arm for wireless and network systems in Bristol.
- UltraleapInternational handtracking and haptics creators with specialists in interface design, acoustics, machine learning, and computer vision.
- WatershedBristol arts centre for film culture, art and technology practice, and talent development programmes.
- West of England Combined AuthorityLocal authority with regional responsibility for transport, skills, homes, regional planning and economic growth, business support and the environment.