Work with our researchers on your R&D challenge
Supercharge innovation and R&D in your business.
Work with our researchers on your R&D challenge
Supercharge innovation and R&D in your business
At a glance
Who it's for
Businesses with a research or development challenge, from SMEs to multinationals and businesses that want to innovate new products or services.
Cost
Most routes benefit from government funding. Contract research is quoted by project.
Timescales
From a few days of consultancy to multi-year partnerships.
Best suited to
Challenges that need new knowledge rather than an off-the-shelf solution.
How do you want to work with us?
You’ve got a problem that needs new knowledge. A project that would change your business, create a new product, or allow you to develop a new process.
Our experienced researchers work with businesses in our region and nationally on exactly this.
Structured Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Considering a Knowledge Transfer Partnership? A KTP combines academic expertise, structure, and government funding to turn ideas into real commercial results. Find out more.
Not sure which route is right? Describe the challenge, and we’ll find the right researcher and the right funding route.
What a Research Partnership looks like
Working with our researchers, you can:
- Develop a product, process or service that doesn’t exist yet
- Bring in specialist expertise you couldn’t recruit
- Build lasting capability in your own team rather than buying a report
- Use our labs, testing and specialist facilities
Tell us about your challenge
You don’t need a fully formed project. A problem or an opportunity is enough, we’ll help you shape it.
Where next?
Business advice and consultancy
From offering our expertise and facilities, to finding office space and business support, we can help your organisation succeed.
Recruit and connect with our talent
Looking to recruit a student or graduate, offer a placement opportunity, or raise your organisation's profile? Explore the options below to find out how we can help.
