Innovation Case Studies
Read some of our case studies
From algorithm to outbreak control: how Heriot-Watt helped New Zealand combat a cattle epidemic
Heriot-Watt’s outbreak modelling algorithms powered BORIS, a vital tool in New Zealand’s response to Mycoplasma bovis, with applications now extending to Covid-19 and beyond.
Celestia: a spin-in success story driving inward investment in the UK space sector
Heriot-Watt University’s unparalleled expertise in antenna technology, signal processing, and space applications attracted Celestia to establish a spin-in partnership on campus.
Navigating financial complexity by democratising credit management
CAIRT, an innovative fintech platform created by Heriot-Watt entrepreneur Benley D’Cruz, simplifies credit management and promotes inclusive financial access across the UK.
Driving innovation in logistics: how Trakm8 and Heriot-Watt transformed delivery optimisation
Heriot-Watt University’s long-term collaboration with Trakm8 has delivered award-winning optimisation algorithms, saving over £9.6m and reducing emissions by 3,000 tonnes.
From flax to fabric: how Converge helped spark a sustainable textile venture
A shining example of Converge’s impact is Fantasy Fibre Mill, an innovative enterprise co-founded by Heriot-Watt MSc Fashion and Textile Management graduate, Rosie Bristow.
Levelling the playing field in football training with innovative engineering
LauncherLab, created by Heriot-Watt entrepreneurs, makes elite football training technology affordable and accessible for grassroots clubs worldwide.
Integrated Quantum Networking (IQN) Hub: pioneering a ‘near-unhackable’ internet
Heriot-Watt leads the Integrated Quantum Networking (IQN) Hub, part of a national initiative supported by £19.5m from UKRI and over £20m from 40+ industry partners.
Glenmorangie and Heriot-Watt: Sustaining Scotland’s natural heritage through oyster restoration
As part of Glenmorangie’s sustainability strategy, the Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project emerged through a collaboration with Heriot-Watt.
Empowering communities in The Gambia through renewable energy innovation
Heriot-Watt engineering student Ramu Camara champions renewable energy solutions to address healthcare, education, and economic growth in The Gambia.
Revolutionising global construction through AI-driven safety innovation
Proscan, an AI-powered construction safety tool developed by Heriot-Watt entrepreneur Amr Ghyada, is transforming quality management across global construction sites.
Sustaining the future of fishing: how Heriot-Watt helped Orkney’s brown crab fishery thrive
Heriot-Watt University supported Orkney Fisheries Association to develop the UK’s first Fishery Improvement Plan, boosting sustainability, traceability, and market value.
Illuminating the quantum frontier: Heriot-Watt and NASA are transforming single-photon tech
Heriot-Watt University NASA & Caltech: quantum synergy
Transforming oil recovery through autonomous technology: pioneering AICV® innovation
Heriot-Watt’s reservoir modelling expertise supported the development of AICV® technology, now used in over 200 oil wells to boost production and cut emissions.
Port of Leith Distillery and Heriot-Watt University: redefining whisky innovation
In 2016, Port of Leith Distillery initiated a strategic collaboration with Heriot-Watt’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling through a KTP funded by Innovate UK