Innovation Case Studies
Read some of our case studies
From algorithm to outbreak control: how ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ helped New Zealand combat a cattle epidemic
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’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
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ entrepreneur Benley D’Cruz, simplifies credit management and promotes inclusive financial access across the UK.
Driving innovation in logistics: how Trakm8 and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ transformed delivery optimisation
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ MSc Fashion and Textile Management graduate, Rosie Bristow.
Levelling the playing field in football training with innovative engineering
LauncherLab, created by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ entrepreneurs, makes elite football training technology affordable and accessible for grassroots clubs worldwide.
Integrated Quantum Networking (IQN) Hub: pioneering a ‘near-unhackable’ internet
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
Empowering communities in The Gambia through renewable energy innovation
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ entrepreneur Amr Ghyada, is transforming quality management across global construction sites.
Sustaining the future of fishing: how ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ helped Orkney’s brown crab fishery thrive
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ supported Orkney Fisheries Association to develop the UK’s first Fishery Improvement Plan, boosting sustainability, traceability, and market value.
Illuminating the quantum frontier: ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and NASA are transforming single-photon tech
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ NASA & Caltech: quantum synergy
Transforming oil recovery through autonomous technology: pioneering AICV® innovation
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: redefining whisky innovation
In 2016, Port of Leith Distillery initiated a strategic collaboration with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s International Centre for Brewing and Distilling through a KTP funded by Innovate UK