Driving retrofit innovation
Accelerating Innovation for Net Zero Buildings
The Retrofit Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (RAMMIC) is bringing together world-leading research, industry and innovation to transform the UK's retrofit sector.
From testing breakthrough technologies to supporting ambitious start-ups, RAMMIC provides the facilities, expertise and partnerships needed to develop the next generation of retrofit solutions for homes and commercial buildings.
Whether you're an innovator, an established SME, an investor, or an organisation looking to support the UK's journey to net zero, RAMMIC offers opportunities to collaborate and make a lasting impact.
RAMMIC is grant-funded research, with grant reference number UKRI5673.
The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) is a flagship UK government programme - delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - investing up to £500 million to strengthen regional innovation economies across the country.
The LIPF is a central pillar of the government's commitment to achieve growth in every postcode. It brings together local leaders, businesses, and research organisations to build on regional strengths to create new jobs, drive innovation-led productivity, and attract further public and private investment into communities across the UK.
Why RAMMIC?
The UK has one of Europe's oldest building stocks. Meeting our net zero ambitions requires innovative retrofit technologies that can be developed, tested and brought to market faster than ever before.
RAMMIC exists to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.
Working together, the University of Salford, The University of Manchester, the Energy Innovation Agency, and Sustainable Ventures are creating an innovation ecosystem where ideas become commercially viable solutions.
Our mission:
Accelerate the development, testing and commercialisation of retrofit technologies that improve buildings while reducing carbon emissions.
World-Class Research Facilities
RAMMIC provides access to internationally recognised testing environments designed to evaluate retrofit products and systems (both physical and digital) under controlled conditions.
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Energy House 2.0
Two full-scale homes representing 1930s and 1980s housing
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Energy House 1
A Pre-1919 Victorian house to enable research on older homes.
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The Renold Building
Commercial retrofit demonstration rigs at the Renold Building
Industry-Led Research
Our research is shaped by the challenges facing industry today.
Working alongside businesses, policymakers and sector organisations, we investigate a number of areas.
The result is practical research that helps overcome barriers to large-scale retrofit.
✱ Building fabric performance
✱ Heating and cooling
✱ Ventilation and indoor air quality
✱ Sustainable materials
✱ Acoustic performance
✱ Energy flexibility
✱ Digital retrofit technologies
✱ Whole-building systems
Supporting Innovators
Innovation doesn't stop with research.
RAMMIC helps innovators develop commercially successful products through:
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Technical testing
and validation
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Product performance
evidence
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Business growth support
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Access to expert researchers
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Investment readiness
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Connections with investors
Whether you're developing a new material, digital platform or energy technology, we can help accelerate your journey to market.
RAMMIC supports collaboration across the retrofit ecosystem:
Who we work with
✱ SMEs
✱ Start-ups
✱ University spinouts
✱ Manufacturers
✱ Technology developers
✱ Property and construction businesses
✱ Investors
✱ Local authorities
✱ Housing providers
✱ Industry bodies
✱ Skills organisations
✱ Policymakers
Become a Partner
Together we can accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings.
Businesses can help shape the future of retrofit while gaining access to world-leading research. Accelerate the UK's transition to net zero can support RAMMIC by investing in research, innovation and business growth.
Develop breakthrough retrofit technologies
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Support innovative SMEs
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Reduce carbon emissions
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Improve building performance
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Strengthen the UK retrofit supply chain
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Develop breakthrough retrofit technologies ✱ Support innovative SMEs ✱ Reduce carbon emissions ✱ Improve building performance ✱ Strengthen the UK retrofit supply chain ✱
Meet the Team
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Professor Will Swan
Director, EHL
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Charlotte Houghton
Project Manager
University of Salford -
Professor Antonio Torija Martinez
Acoustics Lead
University of Salford -
Dr Thomas Bannan
Air Quality Lead
The University of Manchester -
Professor Mike Shaver
Sustainable Materials Innovation Lead
The University of Manchester -
Emily Barrett
Innovation & Incubation Lead
Sustainable Ventures -
Nick House
Senior Innovation Associate
Sustainable Ventures -
David Schiele
Innovation Lead
Energy Innovation Agency -
Gary Bateman
Business Development Manager
Energy Innovation Agency
Get Involved
Whether you're developing innovative technologies, looking to collaborate on research or interested in supporting the future of retrofit, we'd love to hear from you.
RAMMIC is grant-funded research, with grant reference number UKRI5673.
The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) is a flagship UK government programme - delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - investing up to £500 million to strengthen regional innovation economies across the country.
The LIPF is a central pillar of the government's commitment to achieve growth in every postcode. It brings together local leaders, businesses, and research organisations to build on regional strengths to create new jobs, drive innovation-led productivity, and attract further public and private investment into communities across the UK.