S1 Ep.1 - An idea became a reality and CPI was born | A CPI podcast

Описание: It all started with two people and a desk. In this episode, we’re telling the story of CPI.

Twenty years ago, an idea became a reality. CPI, a vision for a better future, started with two people and a desk in the North East of England. We wanted to learn more about our early beginnings, so we spoke with one of the two people who were there on day one, CPI’s former CEO and current board member, Nigel Perry MBE FREng.

How did it all start? What political and economic factors contributed to the creation of CPI? And how do CPI's humble beginnings compare to its impact within the current innovation ecosystem? Our current CEO, Frank Millar, has an in-depth conversation with our former CEO, Nigel Perry MBE FREng, revisiting 2003 to tell us the story of CPI.

You can learn more about CPI’s impact: https://www.uk-cpi.com/blog/20-years-...

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About this podcast:

People in Innovation: A CPI podcast explores the extraordinary and impactful stories behind innovation. From groundbreaking discoveries to the challenges behind the breakthroughs, we shine a light on the people driving change to create a better future for people, places, and our planet.

CPI is a leading independent technology innovation organisation, helping companies and partners take innovative ideas from concept to market entry. As part of the Innovate UK Catapult Network, we work across medtech, sustainable materials, pharmaceuticals, and agrifood to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

With a unique perspective at the heart of innovation, we’re bringing you the stories that matter, direct from the people making change happen. Join us as we uncover the human side of innovation—because behind every bright idea, there’s a story worth telling.

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About CPI: CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality to benefit people, places and our planet. We’re a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development, scale-up and commercialisation of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. Through our incredible innovation experts and infrastructure, we look beyond the obvious to transform healthcare and drive towards a sustainable future.

As a trusted partner of industry, academia, government, and the investment community, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech, energy storage, HealthTech, materials, and pharma innovations. We believe by working together we can build a better collective future, and as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, we facilitate access to world-class organisations to deliver transformation across industries.

Creating lasting global impact from the North of England and Scotland, we invest in people and disruptive technologies to invigorate economies, create circular supply chains and make our world a better place.

Let's innovate together: https://www.uk-cpi.com

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