By working with business to develop mutual understanding and benefit we can create opportunity, employment and wealth, improve quality of life and increase sustainability. UEA's expert knowledge base can deliver practical, independent, business focussed solutions that can provide answers to specific technical problems or issues and result in improvements to business systems.
In addition to UEA Consulting Ltd, there are some specialised consulting companies that also operate at the University; SYS Consulting Ltd provides access to expertise in the School of Computing Science, the Adapt Low Carbon Group operates a consultancy that is focused towards reducing carbon emissions, Dev-Co has arisen from their integration with the School of Development Studies and GISConsulting a group of experts from the School of Environmental Sciences.
What are the benefits?
- Technical expertise - an academic or a small interdisciplinary team can provide in-depth expert knowledge and advice.
- Bespoke management development and training - providing a tailored programme for your staff to explore organisational problems.
- Expert witnesses - Our academics can act as expert witnesses in a range of areas.
- Membership of scientific advisory boards and non-executive directors - providing strategic, technical or scientific direction.
Case Studies
Click here to browse through some of our consulting case studies to find out how our expertise added value to a variety of organisations.
Next Steps?
If you are interested in finding out more information about the consultancy service we offer, please contact Sue Johnson on 01603 591578 or complete our enquiry form and we will be in touch.
You also may like to browse through our consultancy database giving you an indication of the expertise that is available to you: Click here to view our up-to-date online database
Are you an SME? Could you benefit from £5,000 worth of advice from a University Expert?
A new innovation voucher scheme has just opened, to help small UK businesses obtain government funding to help them develop and grow. The Technology Strategy Board is managing the scheme which enables start-up, micro, small and medium-sized businesses to access up to £5,000 worth of advice and expertise from universities, research organisations or other private sector knowledge suppliers.
The priority sectors for this scheme are:-
- Agrifood
- Built Environment
- Space
How to apply
The application process is online. You can apply any time, with around 100 vouchers being issues once every three months (with around 400 being issued in the first round opening in September 2012).
Applications for Innovation Vouchers will be entered into a draw every three months. You will be informed if you have been successful or unsuccessful. If you are unsuccessful in receiving an Innovation Voucher you can try again. You can only have one live application at a time.
Batch allocation dates
The allocation dates for Innovation Vouchers are:
- 24th October 2012
- 23rd January 2013
- 10th April 2013
- 24th July 2013
- 23rd October 2013
Further details are available on the Innovation Vouchers Portal.
