Fusing research, business and political interests is widely seen as the best way to support regional economic development. Public funding is available to encourage it. Knowing what is available and how to apply is one of TuTech’s core skills.

Managing projects that bring together the different interests of companies large or small – and researchers with the aspirations of policymakers – is a challenge. All three parties in this "triple helix" of innovation have different needs, values and working styles. At TuTech we have made it our business to understand how best to manage them.