CPI's expertise in shaping and managing substantial funding bids helped to secure €6.1million Seventh Framework Programme [FP7] grant for the NanoHex project, of which Thermacore was awarded €1million. As an SME, finding the funding to develop new technologies can be difficult. The grant has not only helped to relieve the financial constraints faced by Thermacore but the project has enabled them to access to a wealth of expertise as they collaborate with leading organisations across Europe. Thermacore is now the lead partner of a twelve strong consortia, from six different countries, in the biggest ever project for the research and development of nanofluid coolants. By combating heat build up in high tech industries with an innovative nanothermal fluid, NanoHex hopes to unlock new development possibilities for more compact, lightweight, energy efficient and environmentally friendly processes and products. The resulting technology will allow Thermacore to stay significantly ahead of their competition, ultimately resulting in an increase in sales for the business. NanoHex has already opened new doors and as the project progresses, the technology developed and the collaborative relationships formed will help Thermacore to unlock unique opportunities in new market sectors. The project grant has also enabled Thermacore to create 2 new positions.