A new centre, built on decades of expertise
The Energy Innovation Centre is a world-leading research, development and demonstration hub pioneering innovative technologies to deliver sustainable, secure energy and tackle climate change.
The EIC was launched with the strategic merger of two renowned research centres at the University of Sheffield: the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC).
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“Through our innovation, we are continuing to grow our impact globally, nationally and in the South Yorkshire region. Our new Energy Innovation Centre is giving partners access to our world-class research facilities and expertise to test and develop new low-carbon energy technologies”
– – Prof Koen Lamberts, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield.
Academic expertise for industrial success
Led by Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian OBE, our team of researchers and technicians are world leaders in their field with a wealth of experience across industry and academia.
Pioneering translational research
The EIC is part of the University of Sheffield’s flagship translational research centres, working with businesses to bridge the gap between research and real-world solutions with impact.
De-risking innovation
Our working model helps to remove the financial risk of large-scale industrial pilot trials, and offer enhanced capacity, flexibility and a wide range of testing options for our partners.
We focus on research at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 3-6, which means results can be scaled confidently and with a faster transition to market.
By offering the chance to carry out relevant, pilot-scale tests with rapid prototyping technologies in an industrial setting, results can be scaled confidently and enable a faster transition to market.
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Unparalleled facilities to prove, test and develop low-carbon technologies
The EIC’s on-site cluster of pilot-scale facilities are among the largest and most advanced in Europe, including over 30 permanent rigs and our state-of-the-art fuel testing laboratory.
Our unique facilities help fast-track green energy solutions to decarbonise a wide range of industries, with particular strengths in:
- Aviation
- Hydrogen
- Renewable and smart energy systems
- Power and industrial decarbonisation
- Modelling and simulation
Industry's choice for scalable, de-risked R&D
With a firm focus on real-world results, we have a track record of collaborating with a range of like-minded industry giants, start-ups and SME innovators to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial production.
Our prestigious EIC Membership Scheme offers industrial partners of all sizes year-on-year access to our facilities and expertise to accelerate their journey to market-readiness.
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Part of something bigger
The EIC is located in the University of Sheffield Innovation District (USID), part of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District. We work closely with our colleagues on campus conducting lower TRL research through the Energy Institute.
We’re also home to the UK SAF Clearing House – a programme funded by the UK Department for Transport that provides cross-industry support for the development, testing, qualification, and production of sustainable aviation fuels.
The Energy Innovation Centre is also the current custodian of the International Flame Research Foundation (IFRF), providing administrative, communications and operational support.
The Energy Innovation Centre’s key research labs were established with part-funding from the European Regional Development fund and the Department for Transport.
De-risking innovation
Our working model helps to remove the financial risk of large-scale industrial pilot trials, and offer enhanced capacity, flexibility and a wide range of testing options for our partners.
We focus on research at a technology readiness level (TRL) of 3-6, which means results can be scaled confidently and with a faster transition to market.
By offering the chance to carry out relevant, pilot-scale tests with rapid prototyping technologies in an industrial setting, results can be scaled confidently and enable a faster transition to market.
Work with us
Unparalleled facilities to prove, test and develop low-carbon technologies
The EIC’s on-site cluster of pilot-scale facilities are among the largest and most advanced in Europe, including over 30 permanent rigs and our state-of-the-art fuel testing laboratory.
Our unique facilities help fast-track green energy solutions to decarbonise a wide range of industries, with particular strengths in:
- Aviation
- Hydrogen
- Renewable and smart energy systems
- Power and industrial decarbonisation
- Modelling and simulation
Industry's choice for scalable, de-risked R&D
With a firm focus on real-world results, we have a track record of collaborating with a range of like-minded industry giants, start-ups and SME innovators to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial production.
Our prestigious EIC Membership Scheme offers industrial partners of all sizes year-on-year access to our facilities and expertise to accelerate their journey to market-readiness.
Work with us
Part of something bigger
The EIC is located in the University of Sheffield Innovation District (USID), part of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District. We work closely with our colleagues on campus conducting lower TRL research through the Energy Institute.
We’re also home to the UK SAF Clearing House – a programme funded by the UK Department for Transport that provides cross-industry support for the development, testing, qualification, and production of sustainable aviation fuels.
The Energy Innovation Centre is also the current custodian of the International Flame Research Foundation (IFRF), providing administrative, communications and operational support.
The Energy Innovation Centre’s key research labs were established with part-funding from the European Regional Development fund and the Department for Transport.