Industrial Strategy

University Industrial Strategy: Alpha Trial

Build your case for funding. Shape your regional economy.

Universities are expected to lead – but not told how. That’s your opportunity.

We’re inviting a small group of ambitious universities to pilot a new approach: the University Industrial Strategy (UIS). This isn’t another glossy PDF or economic impact study. It’s a practical, real-time roadmap built in partnership with The Data City, Metro Dynamics, and Favier Ltd – three organisations shaping the way policy, investment and influence happen in the innovation economy.

Together, we’ll help you:

  • Map your economic footprint and sector connections
  • Align institutional strengths with IS8 sectors and regional priorities
  • Secure public and private investment through targeted advocacy

What’s included:

  • Access to The Data City’s Industry Engine – the UK’s only real-time company data platform

  • Strategic support from Metro Dynamics to define and evidence your university’s role in regional innovation

  • Influence and advocacy expertise from Favier Ltd, to engage stakeholders and win funding

  • An annual snapshot report on your institution’s economic impact

  • Tailored workshops to shape investable propositions and identify innovation-led growth opportunities

Download the prospectus to see what’s involved in the Alpha Trial.
We’re only selecting three institutions to take part.

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