The new building will be in addition to the £40m National Graphene Institute that BAM is currently building for Manchester University.
Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "The announcement of the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre in Manchester, to complement the existing National Graphene Centre, is a highly significant one.
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"Not only does it underline the University of Manchester's world-class credentials, it also reinforces the city's place at the leading edge of advanced material research.
"It is another compelling illustration of Manchester's ability to attract foreign investment in a competitive global market. This announcement is another manifestation of Abu Dhabi's commitment to working with Manchester and the network of constructive relationships which have been built up over the last five years."
(CD/JP)
