We proudly announce that ARDHANN has been awarded a Tier 1 membership at Sister Manchester's Renold Innovation Hub, marking another significant milestone in our journey to commercialize our advanced composite technology solutions.
A Strategic Location for Innovation
The Renold Innovation Hub, located in the heart of Manchester's knowledge quarter, is the cornerstone of Sister's dynamic innovation ecosystem. As the first of Sister's buildings to open in Autumn 2024, it provides a perfect home for Manchester's most promising entrepreneurs, start-ups, and spin-outs.
This strategic location places ARDHANN at the centre of Manchester's thriving technology scene, with direct access to the University of Manchester campus and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), where we've been conducting technical validation of our composite solutions.
Benefits of Tier 1 Membership
Our Tier 1 status recognises ARDHANN's position as an early-stage deeptech company with significant growth potential. This premium membership provides us with:
- Rent-free workspace in a state-of-the-art facility
- Streamlined access to University of Manchester's world-class research expertise
- Integration into a community of like-minded early-stage businesses
- Tailored training, events, and business growth support
- Opportunities for community engagement and impact
- Extensive collaboration and partnership opportunities
Sister's World-Class Innovation Ecosystem
Sister is a joint venture between The University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech, combining world-class research expertise with the UK's largest property platform for the knowledge economy. The project transforms a former academic campus into a world-leading innovation district and vibrant city-centre neighbourhood.
At Renold, we'll be neighbours with industry-leading research institutions and innovation initiatives aligned with our focus areas, including:
- The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC)
- The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst
- Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester
- The Christabel Pankhurst Institute
Growth Trajectory
This Tier 1 membership adds to our recent successes, including our selection for Conception X's Cohort 8, the Manchester Venture Builder program, and being named a finalist for the Venture Further Awards. These opportunities collectively provide ARDHANN with the resources, connections, and expertise needed to accelerate our technology development and market entry.
"Being selected for a Tier 1 membership at Sister's Renold Innovation Hub is a tremendous validation of our technology and business model," said Dr. Sangeethsivan Sivakumar, CEO of ARDHANN. "This premium workspace and direct access to world-class research facilities will dramatically accelerate our R&D efforts and help us attract the talent and investment needed to scale our composite solutions."
We look forward to moving into the Renold Innovation Hub later this year and leveraging this exceptional ecosystem to advance our mission of revolutionising hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage and transfer systems through advanced composite technology.