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Consultancy

An efficient, confidential and commercially-sensitive service for your organisation.

Access academic expertise and research‑informed insight

Universities offer a unique depth of expertise, specialist facilities, and research‑driven insight.

Through Newcastle Innovations, you can work directly with academic experts. They provide practical support, deep understanding, and problem solving across a wide range of fields.

We provide consultancy to a huge range of clients across the UK and internationally. We work with:

  • multinational organisations 
  • charities 
  • small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 
  • government departments 
  • public sector bodies 
  • other universities and higher education institutions

Types of consultancy

Consultancy takes many different forms. It differs from research, which is centred on creating new knowledge.

Consultancy draws on existing expertise and is often delivered over shorter timeframes.

Specialist advice and guidance

Access tailored insights from subject matter experts. They can help you address technical challenges, evaluate opportunities and build evidence-based strategies.

Scientific advisory boards

Academics contribute to advisory boards and provide ongoing scientific input. They also offer independent assessment and strategic direction for research and development.

Laboratory-based testing

Specialist laboratory teams carry out analysis, validation and experimental testing. This supports product development, troubleshooting, and innovation.

See Facilities and Equipment for more information.

Data evaluation and assessment

Researchers interpret and assess complex datasets, offering clear, actionable insights. This helps organisations make informed decisions.

Access to international specialist datasets and biobanks

Work with academics who may be able to access unique or hard‑to‑reach datasets or biobanks. This enables robust modelling, benchmarking, and advanced analysis.

Speaker agreements

Bring academic expertise into your organisation through keynotes, bespoke talks or workshops tailored to your audience and sector.

Expert witness services

University specialists provide independent, authoritative expertise for legal proceedings. This includes analysis, reporting and courtroom testimony.

Acting as chief investigators for clinical trials

Qualified academic clinicians lead trial design and delivery. This ensures robust methodology, ethical governance and regulatory compliance.

Explore our work in clinical trials and health innovation.

Market research and technology audits

Structured evaluations of markets, technologies, or organisational capabilities. This highlights risks, opportunities, and innovation pathways.

Publishing and editor-in-chief agreements

Academics offer editorial leadership for professional or scholarly publications. This helps maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity.

Guidance on continuing professional development provision

Experts support the design and evaluation of continuing professional development (CPD) programmes. They reflect current evidence and best practice.

Product design

Researchers contribute specialist insight to the design and refinement of products. They draw on technical expertise and user-focused approaches.

 Let’s talk

Ready to start a conversation? Whether you have a specific challenge in mind or you’re simply curious about what research-informed consultancy could look like, our team are ready to chat.