These pages showcase examples of some of the successful collaborations that have taken place between businesses and the univerisites of the South West. You can browse all of the success stories or view them by sector using the links on the left.
A two year Sustainable Development Project was launched through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. Working with the University of Exeter’s Centres for Energy and the Environment and Rural Policy Research, graduate Mark Howard has taken the lead in conducting a carbon audit and researching ways to reduce Riverford’s carbon footprint.
Working on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Plymouth, Burts Chips took on a graduate to look at its raw materials and production processes in order to improve sales and competitiveness.
Identifying a need for an additional member of staff within the Flood Incident Team, the Environment Agency took on a graduate via Bournemouth University's STRIDE placement programme.
Housing association, Two Rivers Housing is working with the University of the West of England on a sustainability initiative called 'Action Through Innovation' via a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
Finding a need to secure investment Cornwall-based Farmer James Holidays took part in the entrepreneurship events run by the University of Plymouth.
In conjunction with University College Falmouth, record label South West Recordings was set up to promote local artists and prepare them for the commercial music world.