Start by contacting us. We’ll ask you about your business and your aspirations. After we’ve connected, our specialist advisors will use proven tools and techniques to support you. We work with you to understand your challenges, and we act as a catalyst for transforming your business. 

Not having the right knowledge, skills or facilities can really hold you back. Strategic collaborations can help your idea to gain momentum, accelerate R&D, shorten your time to market, and clarify the impact of future technological change. For a great example, look at Ecobelt: From Tameside start-up to global game-changer 

We can support you to access to a wide range of research and development grant funding through a variety of schemes. We’ll help identify the most appropriate route and also provide support with application ideation, reviews and comments. Check our Resources page for the latest funding and investment round-up.

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a valuable tool for businesses to use, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Read our top tips, from defining your objectives and leveraging user-friendly AI tools to using analytics and prioritising ethical considerations: How to use AI for your business.