Process design and scale up
Accelerating your journey from lab innovation to commercial production.
Bridging innovation and industrial production
CPI helps transform novel ideas from lab to commercial scale, ensuring innovations are economically viable, technically sound, and safe. We combine flexible scale-up facilities with deep expertise in chemistry, engineering biology, and process engineering, economics and safety.
Our lab to demonstration scale equipment enables collaboration between R&D, engineering, and operations to align cutting-edge technology with real-world production.
We help you to identify the best route forward before major investment and optimise your processes by exploring both batch scale-up and conversion to continuous processing — delivering sustainable, commercially ready solutions.
Process design and scale up
Accelerating your journey from lab innovation to commercial production.
Bridging innovation and industrial production
CPI helps transform novel ideas from lab to commercial scale, ensuring innovations are economically viable, technically sound, and safe. We combine flexible scale-up facilities with deep expertise in chemistry, engineering biology, and process engineering, economics and safety.
Our lab to demonstration scale equipment enables collaboration between R&D, engineering, and operations to align cutting-edge technology with real-world production.
We help you to identify the best route forward before major investment and optimise your processes by exploring both batch scale-up and conversion to continuous processing — delivering sustainable, commercially ready solutions.
Process design and scale up
Accelerating your journey from lab innovation to commercial production.
Bridging innovation and industrial production
CPI helps transform novel ideas from lab to commercial scale, ensuring innovations are economically viable, technically sound, and safe. We combine flexible scale-up facilities with deep expertise in chemistry, engineering biology, and process engineering, economics and safety.
Our lab to demonstration scale equipment enables collaboration between R&D, engineering, and operations to align cutting-edge technology with real-world production.
We help you to identify the best route forward before major investment and optimise your processes by exploring both batch scale-up and conversion to continuous processing — delivering sustainable, commercially ready solutions.
What we offer
We offer end-to-end process optimisation, scalability assessments and robust engineering solutions designed to accelerate the transition from innovation to commercial production, ensuring efficiency, reliability and commercial readiness.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Process development
We specialise in transforming lab-based innovations into economically viable, scalable, and robust technologies. Our experienced teams of engineers and scientists work alongside state-of-the-art facilities to support successful development and scale-up in both process chemistry and engineering biology.
Whether you're creating something new or improving an existing process, we help you move faster and more efficiently, boosting your competitive edge.
We offer:
Technology scoping and assessment.
Expert process optimisation for improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Process improvement, including batch to continuous.
Scalability and manufacturability assessments.
Robustness testing.
Advanced separation and handling solutions.
Economic and environmental optimisation strategies.
Process engineering
We help you to safely scale-up your processes by combining our deep process engineering expertise with cutting-edge facilities.
By understanding both the underpinning science behind the process and the practicalities of running pilot and commercial-scale operations, we reduce risk and support the development of safe, robust, profitable, and sustainable processes.
Our capabilities include:
Process scale-up and technology selection.
Troubleshooting and process optimisation.
Modelling and simulation to mitigate risk.
Concept design and feasibility studies.
Bespoke pilot-scale process design and operation.
Process safety analysis and assessment.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA).
Owner’s Engineer support and EPC guidance.
What we offer
We offer end-to-end process optimisation, scalability assessments and robust engineering solutions designed to accelerate the transition from innovation to commercial production, ensuring efficiency, reliability and commercial readiness.
Process development
We specialise in transforming lab-based innovations into economically viable, scalable, and robust technologies. Our experienced teams of engineers and scientists work alongside state-of-the-art facilities to support successful development and scale-up in both process chemistry and engineering biology.
Whether you're creating something new or improving an existing process, we help you move faster and more efficiently, boosting your competitive edge.
We offer:
Technology scoping and assessment.
Expert process optimisation for improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Process improvement, including batch to continuous.
Scalability and manufacturability assessments.
Robustness testing.
Advanced separation and handling solutions.
Economic and environmental optimisation strategies.
Process engineering
We help you to safely scale-up your processes by combining our deep process engineering expertise with cutting-edge facilities.
By understanding both the underpinning science behind the process and the practicalities of running pilot and commercial-scale operations, we reduce risk and support the development of safe, robust, profitable, and sustainable processes.
Our capabilities include:
Process scale-up and technology selection.
Troubleshooting and process optimisation.
Modelling and simulation to mitigate risk.
Concept design and feasibility studies.
Bespoke pilot-scale process design and operation.
Process safety analysis and assessment.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA).
Owner’s Engineer support and EPC guidance.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
What we offer
We offer end-to-end process optimisation, scalability assessments and robust engineering solutions designed to accelerate the transition from innovation to commercial production, ensuring efficiency, reliability and commercial readiness.
Process development
We specialise in transforming lab-based innovations into economically viable, scalable, and robust technologies. Our experienced teams of engineers and scientists work alongside state-of-the-art facilities to support successful development and scale-up in both process chemistry and engineering biology.
Whether you're creating something new or improving an existing process, we help you move faster and more efficiently, boosting your competitive edge.
We offer:
Technology scoping and assessment.
Expert process optimisation for improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Process improvement, including batch to continuous.
Scalability and manufacturability assessments.
Robustness testing.
Advanced separation and handling solutions.
Economic and environmental optimisation strategies.
Process engineering
We help you to safely scale-up your processes by combining our deep process engineering expertise with cutting-edge facilities.
By understanding both the underpinning science behind the process and the practicalities of running pilot and commercial-scale operations, we reduce risk and support the development of safe, robust, profitable, and sustainable processes.
Our capabilities include:
Process scale-up and technology selection.
Troubleshooting and process optimisation.
Modelling and simulation to mitigate risk.
Concept design and feasibility studies.
Bespoke pilot-scale process design and operation.
Process safety analysis and assessment.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA).
Owner’s Engineer support and EPC guidance.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
What we offer
We offer end-to-end process optimisation, scalability assessments and robust engineering solutions designed to accelerate the transition from innovation to commercial production, ensuring efficiency, reliability and commercial readiness.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Process development
We specialise in transforming lab-based innovations into economically viable, scalable, and robust technologies. Our experienced teams of engineers and scientists work alongside state-of-the-art facilities to support successful development and scale-up in both process chemistry and engineering biology.
Whether you're creating something new or improving an existing process, we help you move faster and more efficiently, boosting your competitive edge.
We offer:
Technology scoping and assessment.
Expert process optimisation for improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Process improvement, including batch to continuous.
Scalability and manufacturability assessments.
Robustness testing.
Advanced separation and handling solutions.
Economic and environmental optimisation strategies.
Process engineering
We help you to safely scale-up your processes by combining our deep process engineering expertise with cutting-edge facilities.
By understanding both the underpinning science behind the process and the practicalities of running pilot and commercial-scale operations, we reduce risk and support the development of safe, robust, profitable, and sustainable processes.
Our capabilities include:
Process scale-up and technology selection.
Troubleshooting and process optimisation.
Modelling and simulation to mitigate risk.
Concept design and feasibility studies.
Bespoke pilot-scale process design and operation.
Process safety analysis and assessment.
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA).
Owner’s Engineer support and EPC guidance.
Process design and scale up
applications
Our process design and scale-up capabilities support a diverse range of industries, including:
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Chemicals and petrochemicals.
Sustainable materials and recycling.
Food and beverage processing.
Energy and renewables.
How we support you
We provide robust, comprehensive support to seamlessly transition your innovations from lab to commercial-scale manufacturing. We de-risk your scale-up journey, ensuring efficient, safe, and economically viable processes.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Optimise and de-risk scale-up processes
We use advanced analytics and process simulation to refine chemical reactions and processes, ensuring they’re robust, reliable, and scalable. By identifying and mitigating any potential risks or issues early — through feasibility studies, predictive modelling and process simulations, we enhance process safety and reduce uncertainties during commercialisation.
Confidently scale your innovations
Our pilot-scale facilities and expert engineers enable smooth, reliable scale-up of chemical processes. We carry out manufacturability assessments and validation trials, translating lab conditions into scalable protocols, with hands-on support and clear documentation to ensure reproducibility.
Develop bespoke pilot systems
Our scientists, engineers and process operators work with our local network of fabricators and suppliers to develop, design, build and run your process at scale. Our in-house team also maintains and modifies your equipment as your process evolves.
Collaborate with scale-up experts
Partner with our specialists to strengthen your R&D. Through joint workshops, tailored training, and strategic advice, we help accelerate your timeline and improve process efficiency, while building your internal capabilities and keeping you in control.
Access funding and partnerships
Tap into our networks to unlock funding and strategic collaborations. We help with grant applications, investor engagement, and industry and academic introductions — connecting you with the people and resources you need to commercialise successfully.
Operational support for long-term success
We offer proven project management and operational know-how. With clear communication, precise timelines, and strong documentation, we deliver consistent results — and provide ongoing support to keep your processes efficient and productive.
How we support you
We provide robust, comprehensive support to seamlessly transition your innovations from lab to commercial-scale manufacturing. We de-risk your scale-up journey, ensuring efficient, safe, and economically viable processes.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
Optimise and de-risk scale-up processes
We use advanced analytics and process simulation to refine chemical reactions and processes, ensuring they’re robust, reliable, and scalable. By identifying and mitigating any potential risks or issues early — through feasibility studies, predictive modelling and process simulations, we enhance process safety and reduce uncertainties during commercialisation.
Confidently scale your innovations
Our pilot-scale facilities and expert engineers enable smooth, reliable scale-up of chemical processes. We carry out manufacturability assessments and validation trials, translating lab conditions into scalable protocols, with hands-on support and clear documentation to ensure reproducibility.
Develop bespoke pilot systems
Our scientists, engineers and process operators work with our local network of fabricators and suppliers to develop, design, build and run your process at scale. Our in-house team also maintains and modifies your equipment as your process evolves.
Collaborate with scale-up experts
Partner with our specialists to strengthen your R&D. Through joint workshops, tailored training, and strategic advice, we help accelerate your timeline and improve process efficiency, while building your internal capabilities and keeping you in control.
Access funding and partnerships
Tap into our networks to unlock funding and strategic collaborations. We help with grant applications, investor engagement, and industry and academic introductions — connecting you with the people and resources you need to commercialise successfully.
Operational support for long-term success
We offer proven project management and operational know-how. With clear communication, precise timelines, and strong documentation, we deliver consistent results — and provide ongoing support to keep your processes efficient and productive.
How we support you
We provide robust, comprehensive support to seamlessly transition your innovations from lab to commercial-scale manufacturing. We de-risk your scale-up journey, ensuring efficient, safe, and economically viable processes.
Optimise and de-risk scale-up processes
We use advanced analytics and process simulation to refine chemical reactions and processes, ensuring they’re robust, reliable, and scalable. By identifying and mitigating any potential risks or issues early — through feasibility studies, predictive modelling and process simulations, we enhance process safety and reduce uncertainties during commercialisation.
Confidently scale your innovations
Our pilot-scale facilities and expert engineers enable smooth, reliable scale-up of chemical processes. We carry out manufacturability assessments and validation trials, translating lab conditions into scalable protocols, with hands-on support and clear documentation to ensure reproducibility.
Develop bespoke pilot systems
Our scientists, engineers and process operators work with our local network of fabricators and suppliers to develop, design, build and run your process at scale. Our in-house team also maintains and modifies your equipment as your process evolves.
Collaborate with scale-up experts
Partner with our specialists to strengthen your R&D. Through joint workshops, tailored training, and strategic advice, we help accelerate your timeline and improve process efficiency, while building your internal capabilities and keeping you in control.
Access funding and partnerships
Tap into our networks to unlock funding and strategic collaborations. We help with grant applications, investor engagement, and industry and academic introductions — connecting you with the people and resources you need to commercialise successfully.
Operational support for long-term success
We offer proven project management and operational know-how. With clear communication, precise timelines, and strong documentation, we deliver consistent results — and provide ongoing support to keep your processes efficient and productive.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
How we support you
We provide robust, comprehensive support to seamlessly transition your innovations from lab to commercial-scale manufacturing. We de-risk your scale-up journey, ensuring efficient, safe, and economically viable processes.
Optimise and de-risk scale-up processes
We use advanced analytics and process simulation to refine chemical reactions and processes, ensuring they’re robust, reliable, and scalable. By identifying and mitigating any potential risks or issues early — through feasibility studies, predictive modelling and process simulations, we enhance process safety and reduce uncertainties during commercialisation.
Confidently scale your innovations
Our pilot-scale facilities and expert engineers enable smooth, reliable scale-up of chemical processes. We carry out manufacturability assessments and validation trials, translating lab conditions into scalable protocols, with hands-on support and clear documentation to ensure reproducibility.
Develop bespoke pilot systems
Our scientists, engineers and process operators work with our local network of fabricators and suppliers to develop, design, build and run your process at scale. Our in-house team also maintains and modifies your equipment as your process evolves.
Collaborate with scale-up experts
Partner with our specialists to strengthen your R&D. Through joint workshops, tailored training, and strategic advice, we help accelerate your timeline and improve process efficiency, while building your internal capabilities and keeping you in control.
Access funding and partnerships
Tap into our networks to unlock funding and strategic collaborations. We help with grant applications, investor engagement, and industry and academic introductions — connecting you with the people and resources you need to commercialise successfully.
Operational support for long-term success
We offer proven project management and operational know-how. With clear communication, precise timelines, and strong documentation, we deliver consistent results — and provide ongoing support to keep your processes efficient and productive.
Can't find what you're looking for?
With over 500 experts we are here to help.
500+
We are over 500 world-class innovation experts, scientists and engineers.
We are over 500 world-class innovation experts, scientists and engineers.
We are over 500 world-class innovation experts, scientists and engineers.
£3 billion of private investment unlocked
R&D projects delivered
Years of experience
Business collaborations
m² of facilities
Over £220m of innovation assets
£3 billion of private investment unlocked
R&D projects delivered
Years of experience
Business collaborations
m² of facilities
Over £220m of innovation assets
£3 billion of private investment unlocked
R&D projects delivered
Years of experience
Business collaborations
m² of facilities
Over £220m of innovation assets
Trusted by leading organisations
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Why choose CPI?
Work with us to defer capital and workforce investments until your product or process is proven at scale.
Expert process development
Specialised expertise in chemical processes and optimisation.
Comprehensive engineering support
Advanced scale-up facilities and robust engineering solutions.
Scalable solutions
Seamless transition from lab-scale to industrial production.
Economic and environmental efficiency
Strategies for cost-effective, sustainable processes.
Collaborative advantage
Partnerships across industry, academia, and government.
Ongoing operational support
Guidance, maintenance and optimisation beyond initial scale-up.
Get in touch
Let's innovate together
At CPI, we understand that every innovation, manufacturing process, and application is unique. Our flexible engagement model builds custom projects around your goals.
Process design and scale up
Business Development
Get in touch
Let's innovate together
At CPI, we understand that every innovation, manufacturing process, and application is unique. Our flexible engagement model builds custom projects around your goals.
Process design and scale up
Business Development
Get in touch
Let's innovate together
At CPI, we understand that every innovation, manufacturing process, and application is unique. Our flexible engagement model builds custom projects around your goals.
Process design and scale up
Business Development
