Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM), a graphene investment and entrepreneurship company headquartered in the UK, has launched a new cutting-edge facility called ‘GIM WildCat’ at Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTI Park).
GIM WildCat is a Commercial Development Centre and Investor Engagement Hub, focused on commercializing graphene-based technologies across the Middle East region and beyond. This launch marks a key milestone in GIM’s global journey, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainability goals and innovation-driven economy.
With presence spanning the UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Asia, and the US, GIM is leading innovation in materials across crucial sectors through various divisions such as GIM GrapheneFibre (graphene enriched carbon fiber), GIM Concrete (patented no cement no water concrete), GIM Composites, GIM StarLight Miami (AI-powered data center cooling), GIM Medical, GIM Hydrogen and GIM Space Station.
The new ‘GIM WildCat’ focuses on demonstrating next-gen graphene-enhanced products and prototypes, facilitating investor relations and strategic partnerships, enabling business growth and market access across MENA and Asia, and exploring joint R&D initiatives within SRTI Park’s collaborative ecosystem.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi CEO – SRTI Park
“We are delighted to welcome Graphene Innovations Manchester to SRTI Park. Their presence brings world-class graphene technology and sustainable manufacturing closer to the region. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering next-generation industries and attracting the world’s most innovative companies to Sharjah.”
Dr. Vivek Koncherry, CEO & Chairman of GIM WildCat & GIM, stated that, “We are excited to launch GIM WildCat in the UAE’s most forward-thinking innovation park. We believe Sharjah and SRTI Park provide the ideal ecosystem for our technologies to thrive—commercially, scientifically, and globally. Sharjah’s position as a regional innovation capital made it the perfect choice. With SRTI Park’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, streamlined regulatory environment, and close ties to leading academic and research institutions, GIM has found a true innovation partner to propel its ambitions forward.”
Graphene Innovations Manchester is a multi-award-winning pioneer in applying graphene across various sectors, integrating robotics, AI, and extensive expertise in two-dimensional (2D) materials.
