The University of Southampton is a global leader in spinning out companies from its research. Its Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI) brings together over 300 academics working on research related to the marine and maritime sectors. SMMI focuses on four themes: climate and environment, energy and resources, trade and transport, and society and government. There are many ways for businesses to collaborate with SMMI, including student placements, sponsored research, knowledge transfer partnerships, and collaborative research projects funded by the European Commission.