Consultancy and Contract Research
Turn original thinking into business breakthroughs
From lighting the world's first friction match to powering the industries that built the modern world, our region has always been a leader in innovation, today we carry that tradition forward by delivering industry-leading solutions that are designed to inspire originality and spark meaningful change.
Why choose us
Data-driven solutions
We provide research-backed consultancy tailored to your business's specific challenges and goals.
Industry expertise
Our experts have real-life industry experience and academic knowledge and are therefore best placed to support your business.
Customised insights
Whatever your needs, we deliver bespoke support designed to meet your unique business needs.
Immediate impact
Our solutions are built to deliver fast, tangible outcomes that drive real business growth.
Collaborative approach
We work hand-in-hand with your team to ensure the solutions we provide are sustainable and scalable.
Intellectual property
Collaborating closely with businesses, we facilitate the transformation of innovative concepts into tangible assets and help businesses unlock this intellectual property through licensing and access to our expertise.
Our team can assist with:
IP assessment and protection
We can support you with evaluating innovations, securing rights, and advising on patents or alternative protections
Commercialisation
Explore routes such as licensing or spin-out companies to maximise your IP value
Revenue management
Ensure fair distribution of IP-related income
Our IP portfolio includes patents in health, net zero and engineering, and we can facilitate access to academic expertise across a range of disciplines.
Who we work with
Areas we support
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Whether a local government partner looking to measure the economic impact of a funded initiative, a charity looking to improve its marketing strategy, a large corporate partner looking to improve productivity, or a small business looking to digitise its operations, our consultancy services can support you.