Leeds Innovation Centre - Our Clients

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF) is a doctoral school specialising in producing the highest quality international research across a range of subjects in finance. The research undertaken in CASIF is technically sophisticated and practically relevant, and covers the research themes of corporate governance, financial econometrics, mathematical finance, market microstructure and behavioural finance.

Dedicated to supporting high growth technology firms in Yorkshire and Humberside, Connect Yorkshire act as a central information hub for technology Entrepreneurs, Finance providers and other private and public sectors.

Edge Analytics provides speicalist research and analytical services to businesses. Its primary area of expertise is the application of demographic modelling methods to enable effective planning of local services such as housing, schools and health care. Clients include retailers, local and regional government and utility providers. Their products and services are applicable to any business that is interested in the effect of demographic change upon the geography and profile of the UK population.

Tailored to each client's requirements, Evidence analyses research performance across the research process, research inputs, grant a contract funding, research system, staff and projects, research outlets and publications/trained people. The information delivered is supported by illustrated data and analyses enable effective research management. Specialising in Higher Education, Health, Regional/Local Government and Industry.

Evidence are part of the Thompson Reuters Group.

Global Lingo are a language services company offering transcription, translation and interpreting services. They work for some of the world's largest organisations ensuring that all their communications are clear and exact no matter what the language.

Every year the Lloyds TSB Foundation funds thousands of charities working to tackle disadvantage across England and Wales. Their focus is on supporting small and medium underfunded charities that can make a significant difference to the lives of disadvantaged people by helping them to play a fuller role in the communities of their choice.

Northcroft is a progressive, international construction consultancy at the forefront of many new initiatives and innovations.  They have a creative, enthusiastic workforce and an impressive portfolio of blue chip and household name clients in all sectors.

They provide independent, objective advice throughout the construction process from initial project appraisal, through pre-construction, construction, occupation and post-occupation.

They have a global network of offices which enables us to utilise the best local knowledge and expertise, giving their clients consistent support from experienced mutli-lingual Directors and staff in each office.

Northcroft have been responsible for construction projects internationally in over 80 countries, ranging in value of between US$50,000 to US$6bn, under a wide range of procurement methods.

Their philosophy is to develop their services to suit the needs of their clients both in respect of the types of project and geographically.

Research Toolkit specialises in the development, assessment and evaluation of educational interventions. Their consultants are specialists in the use and application of a range of research and evaluation-based tools, techniques and instruments. We have particular strength in the analysis of survey data obtained through a variety of means including questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, and video-based story-telling. Their training and development work includes supporting out-reach programmes for a number of UK Universities and they are also the contract holder for the STEM Ambassador programme for West Yorkshire.

Techtran specialise in Technology Transfer - transferring intellectual property assets from within research-based organisations into the commercial marketplace. They also act as an advisory service - providing advice and support to organisations with an interest in exploiting knowledge based assets.

Working with the University of Leeds, Techtran will enable the Technology Transfer process either by assisting in the creation of new spin out companies or by negotiation and managing licensing details on behalf of the University.