Working with DMU

With world class research, training and consultancy expertise allied to over 100 years’ experience of successfully working with industry means De Montfort University have more to offer than you might think… click here for our services brochure  

Collaborative research

De Montfort University engages in collaborative research with industry partners funded by a variety of sources.

One of the most successful is Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), a programme funded by the Technology Strategy Board that enables organisations to improve their competitiveness, productivity and performance. KTP achieves this by helping organisations to access knowledge, technology or skills from the UK’s knowledge base, which includes Universities such as De Montfort.

Consultancy services

Our consultancy services allows your business access to internationally recognised research expertise in areas where you may have little or no resource. The University has a track record of delivering to your specification, on time and within budget, and is flexible and responsive to your business needs.

Training

Training is offered in technology based disciplines where we have strong teaching capabilities. We offer a development needs analysis service to determine the training needs within your organisation and can develop strategic or operational level courses to meet those needs. This includes integration with other disciplines such as business and management, and accredited programmes of study. Delivery can be tailored to suit individual clients.
Discuss your business needs with us at the Research and Technology Showcase or email us tech-development@dmu.ac.uk

Innovation - Managing Intellectual Property

ProspectIP® is an intellectual property (IP) management company. Our modular and professional IP services help research-based and innovative organisations to overcome the challenges they face in developing and profiting from their intellectual assets. 

T: 0845 625 4825  E: info@prospectip.com W: www.prospectip.com

Technology based services:

• Analytical science
• Artificial Intelligence in Action
• Biomaterials, biosensing and microbiology
• Building occupancy surveys – health and comfort
• Business systems training – bridging the gap between business and IT
• Carbon emissions predictions
• Creative writing and development needs analysis – to establish IT training needs in a team and propose a tailored training programme
• Drug delivery and product design
• Energy and environment monitoring
• Energy and sustainability - using the latest technology to achieve more energy-efficient and sustainable lifestyles
• Enhancing wellbeing – using creativity to enhance life and deliver healthcare training
• Ethical health check’ – risk analysis of social issues relating to IT systems
• Evaluation of policies, programmes, projects and resource allocation
• Innovative energy and environmental design concepts for buildings
• Innovative training – team building and Agile software development using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots
• Mapping creative processes
• Materials processing and manufacturing
• Microbiology expertise to facilitate research and development
• Monitoring, controlling, optimising and predicting the processing and manufacturing of a variety of materials
• Performance and production –
• School design, including BB101 compliance testing
• Simulation of energy, lighting and air flow in buildings
• Social attitudes and awareness surveys
• Sonic art and soundscapes – the technology of sound
• State-of-the-art technologies – supported by the Institute of Creative Technology
• Systems integration support – integrating systems using service oriented architecture
• IT Security and Forensics – advice and training on securing business systems
• Technology Watch – advice on the latest developments and possible impacts
• Telematics – integrating remote monitoring technology with business systems and the Web Knowledge Transfer – support for development of new products and services
• Urban energy and environment strategies

Why DMU are a good business partner

• We have the leading edge on technological expertise
• We have a flexible approach to your business needs
• Are completely focused on you as our clients
• We have a broad range of capabilities
• We can potentially access enabling funds from third parties e.g. EU, DBIS

Our clients
We have worked with clients in most sectors and markets including:

• Finance: Guardian, Barclays
• Retail: Marks & Spencer, BHS
• Telecoms: Orange, Nokia
• Manufacturing: Rolls Royce, BAe Systems
• Automotive: Ford, Peugeot
• Utilities: Anglian Water, Centrica
• Public Sector: NHS, Leicester City Council

To discuss your business needs meet us by registering for the Technology showcase or email us tech-development@dmu.ac.uk