Consultancy services
Heriot-Watt University offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support businesses and industries in addressing specific challenges through consultancy. With a long-standing reputation for innovation and research excellence, we engage in a wide range of consultancy services, designed to apply cutting-edge knowledge to solve real-world problems.
Our consultancy services are particularly valuable for businesses looking to tap into academic expertise without embarking on long-term research projects. These services provide an effective way for organisations to gain practical insights, specialised advice, and targeted solutions across a variety of sectors.
How we work with businesses
Consultancy at Heriot-Watt University is driven by our academic and professional staff, who bring their sector-leading knowledge to meet the needs of our clients. We offer tailored advice and practical solutions, ensuring that our services are aligned with the specific goals and challenges of your business.
Whether you are a large enterprise or a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), our consultancy services are designed to be flexible and responsive, helping you tackle specific problems, assess new opportunities, or enhance performance and efficiency.
Expertise across multiple sectors
Our consultancy team draws from the full breadth of expertise across Heriot-Watt’s academic schools and institutes. From engineering and physical sciences to business, social sciences, and the built environment, our consultants have the expertise to provide insightful advice and innovative solutions.
Typical consultancy engagements might include:
- Providing expert advice to solve technical or operational problems
- Undertaking assessments or evaluations using advanced methodologies
- Offering strategic guidance to enhance business operations or planning
- Conducting market analysis or risk assessments.
Benefits of working with Heriot-Watt
Engaging with Heriot-Watt University as a consultancy partner allows businesses to benefit from:
- Access to world-class academic expertise across a broad range of disciplines.
- Solutions grounded in the latest research and industry practices.
- Flexible and tailored support, designed to address your specific needs.
- A collaborative partnership focused on practical outcomes.
We aim to foster long-term relationships, which often develop from consultancy engagements into deeper collaborations, including research partnerships and innovation projects.
Commitment to quality and impact
At Heriot-Watt, we are committed to delivering consultancy services that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Our consultancy engagements are underpinned by a commitment to creating real economic, environmental, and societal impact.
By collaborating with businesses and organisations, we help to drive forward innovation, sustainability, and growth, ensuring that our consultancy work contributes meaningfully to both the client and the wider community.
Get in touch
If you are a business or organisation interested in exploring how consultancy services from Heriot-Watt University can benefit your operations, please contact our Business & Enterprise team. Our team of specialists will work closely with you to understand your needs and guide you through the process of establishing a consultancy project.