Consultancy and contract research

As a leading research-intensive University, we pride ourselves on our world class research and the leading projects we deliver for commercial organisations. We have the experience, facilities and expertise to carry out a wide range of research and consultancy projects, tailored to your needs.

With a recent £450m investment programme including a £25m investment in the Business School and £18m in Biosciences, Exeter has a wealth of world-class facilities on-site.  Businesses can access these facilities plus academic expertise on a Contract Research or Consultancy basis. 

Consultancy and contract research is a straightforward route for businesses to engage with the University. Projects can be long or short-term, for both large and small businesses, and are developed with your objectives in mind.

Our expertise

A partnership with the University of Exeter can help you to identify, define and solve the major issues your organisation faces with access to the latest ideas and thinking.  Your project could help you to develop new products, processes or strategies in order to maximise your business success, and gain access to a number of areas of expertise.  You can find out more by visiting Our Research Expertise page.

R&D Tax Credits

In addition your project may be eligible for assistance with R&D Tax Credits.  This valuable incentive can help to reduce the overall cost of working with the University. Even greater tax incentives are in the pipeline so it is worth considering your options now to make full benefit of this scheme.  

Please contact us to discuss your needs, whatever stage these might be at. We can put you in touch with relevant academics, and we also offer a project management service to develop and support consultancy and contract research projects. All enquiries will be dealt with professionally and confidentially.  When we work with you we use various guiding principles to ensure that projects are managed professionally and effectively.

Exeter Enterprises and UEC Enterprises

Exeter Enterprises Limited and UEC Enterprises Limited are the University’s wholly-owned consultancy companies. Find out more information about Exeter Enterprises Limited and UEC Enterprises Limited.

Contact the Contract Research and Consultancy team

We are always happy to talk with you to discuss your project and options.