Services to support innovation
How Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby and the University of Nottingham work together with businesses.
Three universities, one route to support
Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby and the University of Nottingham collaborate to help businesses in the East Midlands turn ideas into products, processes and services. The support is backed by EU funding and is designed for firms that do not have a dedicated research or development team.
Each university brings its own academic strengths and facilities. Together they offer a single point of entry, so a business can start with one conversation and be directed to the expertise it needs.
What each university contributes
Nottingham Trent University
Applied research and practical training for businesses that need to test a new idea, develop a prototype or build skills within their own teams.
University of Derby
Local knowledge of Derby and the surrounding business community, with support shaped around the needs of small and growing firms in the region.
University of Nottingham
Research-led expertise across a wide range of disciplines, offered to businesses that want to draw on specialist knowledge for a specific challenge.
Enablinginnovation
Nottingham Trent University, the University of Derby and the University of Nottingham support business innovation backed by EU funding.