Access the Knowledge Base

Yorkshire Forward is working with Business Link Yorkshire to provide easy access to the region's expertise. 

There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise residing in the region's knowledge base institutions such as universities, further education colleges and public sector research organisations. If your business is looking to innovation to increase competitiveness, the innovation Team at Business Link Yorkshire can connect you to world-class expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. 

The team are working with the region's suppliers to build a repository of expertise for businesses. Experts from the knowledge base can help your business with sector-specific expertise, including food & drink, electronics, nanotechnology, health & pharmaceuticals, engineering, bioscience, and renewable energies.

They can help identify new routes to market through IT, international trade and marketing specialists. From the artificial intelligence in DEFCON games to environmental criminology, the region's experts are working with all size companies and helping them to prosper and grow.

For more information contact Business Link Yorkshire on 08456 048 048.

If you are a small to medium size business, you may be able to access financial assistance for your innovation project. For more information see our Innovation Vouchers scheme.