know.consulting

trusted expertise in the analysis of research & innovation

definition of know: to understand clearly and with certainty

know.consulting is a specialist economic and social research consultancy, focused on the analysis of research and innovation with offices in London and Edinburgh.

We combine cutting-edge analysis with deep understanding of R&D investments built through many years of experience to deliver trusted knowledge to help our clients navigate hype, risk and uncertainty.

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public bodies to evaluate policy and value for money to maximise return on investment

academia to develop funding bids, and support analysis on science/innovation topics

industry to research markets, make the case for funding & demonstrate impact

private investors to conduct commercial due diligence on industry targets

users and adopters to understand new opportunities enabled by science & tech

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We have successfully delivered over 100 projects for a wide range of clients across the research and innovation sector, offering insights and analysis to support decision-making, investment strategies, and policy development. Our work is underpinned by rigorous economic modelling, stakeholder engagement, and bespoke research, making us a trusted partner in shaping the future of the sector.

Our clients include a wide range of leading public and private organisations.

For more information on our work within the space sector, see our know.space website.

Many of our projects are currently in progress and/or are for clients’ internal purposes only. Where possible, we will add studies to this page as they are completed / published. In addition to our published reports, we have also a range of unpublished and confidential studies for public and commercial clients. For more information on our full range of services, please contact us.

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An Exploration of Changes to the Cost of Research in UK Research Performing Organisations
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The UKRI Research Sustainability team commissioned know.consulting to assess the feasibility of developing a robust methodology to explore trends in the underlying costs of research, how these costs are changing over time, and the drivers behind observed trends.

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Assessment of the benefits of the NDA Corporate Centre innovation portfolio
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This report was commissioned by the NDA to deliver a baseline benefits assessment of the past and current NDA innovation portfolio. Figures and terminology were accurate at the time the report was completed.

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STFC Skills Factory Business Case
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know.consulting supported STFC (the Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research & Innovation) to develop the economic case for its proposed Skills Factory, which will provide early career and retraining opportunities to boost the UK’s technical skills base.

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After winning an open competition, we contracted know.consulting to undertake a baseline assessment of the NDA’s Innovation Programme. The results of the study have enabled us to better quantify the benefits of our past project portfolio, and helped inform our innovation strategy and short term delivery priorities. The team from know.consulting were always professional and knowledgeable, they delivered on time and produced a comprehensive quality report which has been shared with senior stakeholders across the NDA Group.

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SARA HUNTINGTON
HEAD OF INNOVATION, NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY