To build a proactive, interdisciplinary, inclusive research and practice driven Research and Innovation Hub that:

  • optimises the flows of all resources within and between the foundation industries and their supply chains
  • improves their competitiveness
  • works with communities in which they are located
  • supports UK Net Zero 2050 targets for GHG emissions
  • develops an equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for the foundation industries
  • management and business, social sciences and technology transfer.