Centre for Sustainable Innovation

Centre for Sustainable Innovation

The Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) at the University of Salford supports SMEs across Greater Manchester and beyond to tackle real-world challenges through innovation, digital transformation, and strategic growth.

CSI connects businesses with academic expertise, industry insight, and cutting-edge facilities through a range of funded programmes and consultancy services. Whether you’re developing a new product, improving operational efficiency, or navigating organisational change, we offer tailored support through workshops, mentoring, and collaborative projects.

Follow us to be the first to hear about upcoming workshops, webinars, and events—most of which are free to attend.

Innovation Labs - June 2026 primary image

Innovation Labs - June 2026

Mon 15 Jun, 09:30

The University of Salford

Free

NWSmart5.0: Strategising Cyber Resilient Manufacturing Operations primary image

NWSmart5.0: Strategising Cyber Resilient Manufacturing Operations

Tue 23 Jun, 08:30

Greater Manchester Institute of Technology

Free

CSI Exchange: The Human Side of Leadership primary image

CSI Exchange: The Human Side of Leadership

Thu 9 Jul, 10:00

University of Salford

Free

CSI Exchange: Handling Difficult Conversations primary image

CSI Exchange: Handling Difficult Conversations

Wed 9 Sept, 10:00

University of Salford

Free

CSI Exchange: Designing Impactful Projects in Sustainability primary image

CSI Exchange: Designing Impactful Projects in Sustainability

Tue 20 Oct, 09:30

University of Salford

Free

CSI Exchange: Strategic Management in an Unpredictable World for SMEs primary image

CSI Exchange: Strategic Management in an Unpredictable World for SMEs

Wed 4 Nov, 09:30

University of Salford

Free

CSI Exchange: Developing a successful marketing strategy for SMEs primary image

CSI Exchange: Developing a successful marketing strategy for SMEs

Wed 25 Nov, 09:30

University of Salford

Free

15 JuneMonday
Innovation Labs - June 2026 primary image

Innovation Labs - June 2026

Mon 15 Jun, 09:30

The University of Salford

Free

23 JuneTuesday
NWSmart5.0: Strategising Cyber Resilient Manufacturing Operations primary image

NWSmart5.0: Strategising Cyber Resilient Manufacturing Operations

Tue 23 Jun, 08:30

Greater Manchester Institute of Technology

Free

9 JulyThursday
CSI Exchange: The Human Side of Leadership primary image

CSI Exchange: The Human Side of Leadership

Thu 9 Jul, 10:00

University of Salford

Free

9 SeptemberWednesday
CSI Exchange: Handling Difficult Conversations primary image

CSI Exchange: Handling Difficult Conversations

Wed 9 Sept, 10:00

University of Salford

Free

20 OctoberTuesday
CSI Exchange: Designing Impactful Projects in Sustainability primary image

CSI Exchange: Designing Impactful Projects in Sustainability

Tue 20 Oct, 09:30

University of Salford

Free

4 NovemberWednesday
CSI Exchange: Strategic Management in an Unpredictable World for SMEs primary image

CSI Exchange: Strategic Management in an Unpredictable World for SMEs

Wed 4 Nov, 09:30

University of Salford

Free

25 NovemberWednesday
CSI Exchange: Developing a successful marketing strategy for SMEs primary image

CSI Exchange: Developing a successful marketing strategy for SMEs

Wed 25 Nov, 09:30

University of Salford

Free