Why Partner with CDT?
Leaders in Advanced Materials Partnerships
Partnering with CDT offers a seamless pathway to global commercialisation, combining the agility of a dynamic R&D hub with the resources of Sumitomo Chemical.
Our experienced team supports extensive proof-of-concept studies to balance speed and feasibility, swiftly identifying and addressing potential challenges. With a proactive approach to scouting, we identify and support innovative start-ups that align with our mission, helping them overcome barriers and bring their ideas to market. By blending adaptability with the backing of a global leader, CDT ensures our partners can navigate the journey from concept to commercial success with confidence.
Choosing CDT as your Advanced Materials Partner
Straight Road to Global Commercialisation
As a part of the wider Sumitomo Chemical Group, our primary mission is to get our partners from concept to commercialisation, and our business is designed to make this as easy as possible.
Extensive Proof of Concept Studies
With our team of over 40 technical and business evaluation experts, we understand the balance between speed and feasibility. We have the resources to identify technical and commercialisation challenges and address them swiftly and effectively.
Proactive Scouting
Our scouting team is highly proactive in finding start-ups and academic research that fit Sumitomo Chemical’s requirements, but this also extends to supporting currently partnered start-ups that may be missing that one small thing to bring their innovation to reality.
Agile Operations Powered By a Global Player
Despite being closely intertwined with a giant corporation, CDT maintains its ability to be agile, adaptable and make decisions quickly.
Scouting & Corporate Venturing
Our CVI team seek novel core technologies from start-ups and academics. We can help you refine your business proposition or demonstrate the feasibility of your technology through a proof-of-concept project.
Strategic Funding
With backing from Sumitomo Chemical, we can provide strategic funding to help you get from idea to proof-of-concept and beyond.
Dedicated & Highly Skilled Team
Our team of professionals have a broad range of experience and are eager to support our partners to achieve their dreams.
CDT & Sumitomo Chemical: Unlocking New Possibilities Through Advanced Materials Innovation
CDT supports its partners to interface with Sumitomo Chemical and then, ultimately, the rest of the world. As part of the Sumitomo Chemical Group, we have the resources to help redefine innovation and take you from groundbreaking Research to scaled Market-Ready Solutions.
Driving Innovation Through Strategic Collaboration
Download our slide deck to explore how we identify groundbreaking technologies and partner with Sumitomo Chemical to transform proof-of-concept ideas into sustainable, impactful innovations.
Target Areas for Partnering
We work to achieve the goals of Sumitomo Chemical within their areas of focus.
Partner with CDT
As a dynamic R&D hub, CDT bridges the gap and guides start-ups and academics from emerging technologies to real-world applications.