A one-stop shop for net zero and the circular economy

Overview

The Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) is a unique collaboration set to deliver agile innovation in green, sustainable technologies. Bringing together experts across all the innovation stages, it focusses on bringing together industry and academia to translate discoveries into commercial application.

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Working together

Whether you are looking to inform your R&D strategy in the medium to long term or trying to address more immediate challenges for your company, we bring opportunities to engage with our world-class research and facilities.

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Our Research

Circular Plastics

Biodegradability, chemical and mechanical recycling and non-fossil feedstocks for the production of plastics.

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Sustainable Manufacturing

Green and sustainable chemistry, digitalisation, process intensification, distributed manufacturing and biotechnology.

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Biobased Feedstocks

Renewable and biobased feedstocks for commodity and high-value chemicals.

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Sustainable Engineering Materials

Composites and the built environment.

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Latest News

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September 24, 2025

Heritage Open Day at iCAST Creative Hub

In celebration of Swindon Heritage Open Day this year, we were delighted to have welcomed members of the public back to the iCAST Creative Hub on Saturday 20th September. The theme for this years Open

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August 27, 2025

Investigating the environmental benefits of reusable PET bottles โ€“ Our work with Petainer

27 August 2025 – As European regulations increasingly stipulate waste reduction, reuse, and sustainability in packaging, the beverage sector is under pressure to find low-impact alternatives. On

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March 21, 2025

LabCycle features in Parliament’s Universities UK Campaign

21 March 2025 – iCAST member LabCycle was featured as part of a new Universities UK (UUK) campaign celebrating the impact of student-led start-ups which officially launched in Parliament on Wedn

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March 19, 2025

Enterprise Day 2025: How iCAST shaped a start-up in digital chemistry

19 March 2025 – The University of Bath is hosting its fourth Enterprise Day, a key event showcasing ground-breaking research and innovation. This presents the perfect opportunity to highlight th

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March 10, 2025

Investigating a recycling process for niobium-based battery materials โ€“ our work with Echion Technologies Ltd

10 March 2025 – As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation, innovative battery technologies are becoming increasingly critical. Echion Technologies Ltd, a spin-out from the Universit

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March 7, 2025

Celebrating women driving innovation at iCAST

8 March 2025 – As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, iCAST is proud to celebrate the work of three leading researchers who are transforming the future of sustainable manufacturing, en

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