Services for Business and Industry

We are proud of our excellent track record of working with businesses of all sizes, from supporting start ups through our on-campus Business Gateway to working with small to medium sized businesses and carrying out research on behalf of large multinational companies. We aim to provide an infrastructure and environment that actively collaborates with businesses and supports graduate start up and business incubation through entrepreneurship.

Whatever your business requirement we will work closely with you to fully understand your business needs and priorities and will look to support you in:

Finding innovative solutions to problems;
Developing new products and processes;
Accessing cutting edge research and testing facilities;
Attracting funding to support your business development.

Our services include:

Contract research and consultancy;
Collaborative research and knowledge exchange projects;
Accessing appropriate funding;
Access to the University's superb facilities and laboratories;
Access to free and impartial advice from our on campus Business Gateway;
Conference & facilities;
Student and graduate employment opportunities;
Graduate start up and Business Incubation Space;
CPD;
Commercialisation;
Graduate Apprenticeships;

We will work with you to provide support and guidance to tackle problems and help your business develop new and innovative products and solutions. We have a wealth of expertise across a range of disciplines with particular specialisms in the areas of health and rehabilitation, sustainable business and creativity and culture.