Join a Global Collaboration Driving Innovation in Glass and Foundation Industries

Glass Futures is a global collaboration, accelerating innovation across the glass and foundation industries. Through cross-sector partnerships, pilot-scale facilities, and consortium-led projects, we reduce risk and cost for members while driving sustainability, digital transformation, and impactful change across the supply chain.

Strategic
Member
£250K

Opportunity to steer the research of the future of glass

Full access to publicly-funded programme data and insights

Networking with other Glass Futures members

Corporate
Member
£50K

Access to collaborative programmes and project participation

Networking with other Glass Futures members

Affiliate
Member
£10K

Networking with other Glass Futures members

Membership Benefits

We understand that experimenting during live production is costly and risky. That’s why our consortium working groups and 30 tonnes-per-day pilot line at our Global Centre of Excellence help reduce risk and cost while accelerating research and development.

Our flexible credit-based membership model allows members to contribute to and benefit from technical projects enabling:

Risk reduction in the demonstration of new technologies
Increased process efficiencies, minimisation of energy and immediate cost savings
Development of more competitive and advanced products 
Deployment of best available technology for optimised operations

Additional benefits include:

Access to a global innovation network
Participation in technical workshops
Collaborative opportunities to develop and demonstrate new technologies
Access to world-class technical expertise

Our Current Members

Our growing global membership includes glass manufacturers, suppliers, academic institutions, and industry bodies.