Case Studies

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Plumis Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
An innovative company which creates products and services for property & life protection.

PROJECT OUTLINE
To partially fund BRE Global to perform a detailed and comprehensive fire test assessment of the Automist system. Without which Plumis would only be able to do the minimum required to launch the product.
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CherryActive
CherryActive
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
A drinks company that produces a cherry concentrate which helps athletes recover quickly

PROJECT OUTLINE
The drink contains high levels of antioxidants and flavonoids which potentially reduce oxidative damage caused by intensive exercise. Primary research was undertaken on the product to demonstrate its efficacy.
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The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
The Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant offering Ghanaian food, drinks and family atmosphere

PROJECT OUTLINE
The company wanted to take their own authentic hot sauce, used as a marinade, sauce & dip in the restaurant, and offer it as a retail product to their customers.
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Marion Ayonote
Marion Ayonote
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
London based designer of shoes and vintage style handbags

PROJECT OUTLINE
Sourcing alternative methods to the production process to launch her first collection of handbags
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Cricket for Change
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
London based charity which uses cricket to aid the development of young people

PROJECT OUTLINE
To develop a state-of-the-art cricket set for use at home and abroad
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XOR Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Medical equipment training and web-based learning provider

PROJECT OUTLINE
Decentralised health service buying approach provided opportunity for selling e-commerce packages to individual hospitals
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Directionless Enquiries
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Innovative mobile phone and internet technology directory enquiries service

PROJECT OUTLINE
Developed peer-to-peer help desk system to help people help each other
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A computer generated mock up of the modular housing system Bluebase are designing
Bluebase
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Flexible modular accomodation (MAS) design and installation techniques

PROJECT OUTLINE
Bringing the original concept to life and overcoming MAS structural engineering hurdles enabled realistic investment potential from property developers
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Goodone
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Dynamic clothing company creating clothes from ethically sourced recycled materials

PROJECT OUTLINE
Increased competitiveness through streamlined production processes and production of the Goodone 'Look Book', a high quality glossy brochure showcasing Goodone's sustainable fashion designs
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Winner Foods Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Manufacturer of fresh and dried Chinese noodles

PROJECT OUTLINE
Working towards formal accreditation overcame negative perceptions of hygiene standards and successfully lifted barriers to mass-market growth potential
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Willson and Bell Ltd
Willson and Bell Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Architectural designers

PROJECT OUTLINE
Development of the innovative FACIT concept, which is now being used commercially to deliver building projects in double quick time
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Vida Verde
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Smoothie drinks production and sales

PROJECT OUTLINE
Using fresh ideas to establish a substantial business and create a brand to successfully penetrate a highly competitive and rapidly growing sector
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OYBike Systems Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Innovative 'pay as you go' bicycle hire service using a technology based locking system

PROJECT OUTLINE
Development and launch of a pilot service to get the product on to the streets of London and prove that the concept works
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A bulb of garlic
Allicin International
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Production and supply of natural remedies and alternative anti-bacterial products

PROJECT OUTLINE
Researching the most effective combinations of the Allicin product in treating specific bacterial conditions and applying that knowledge to developing a product to prevent the 'super bug' MRSA spreading
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Crown Bio Technology Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Low cost innovative soil contamination testing

PROJECT OUTLINE
Redevelopment of the Safe Soil Tester prototype to improve functionality leading to the development of a commercially viable product which has now been successfully delivered to the target market
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Redcup Coffee Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Supplier of coffee services to corporate clients

PROJECT OUTLINE
Creation of a new greener venture recycling used coffee grounds into environmentally friendly compost for gardens
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Platinumlinks Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Economic development consultancy

PROJECT OUTLINE
Building a business model to value intangible business assets such as goodwill, networks, contacts and knowledge
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Fresh! Naturally Organic
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Wholesale manufacture and distribution of organic sandwiches, salads and soups

PROJECT OUTLINE
Research and feasability study into the developemnt of an in-house bakery, developing the vision of producing a range of breads into reality
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Biotronics3D Ltd
Biotronics3D Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Innovative software applications for the Medical Diagnostic Imaging industry

PROJECT OUTLINE
Bringing the developed prototype software to market, proving its worth by obtaining clinical feedback from early users who trialled the software, rather than carrying out traditional field trials
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Skyscraper Digital Publishing
Skyscraper Digital Publishing
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
On-line publishing and internet technology development

PROJECT OUTLINE
Creating a framework for their print-on-demand service, considering IP issues and the development of robust terms and conditions for clients using their services
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RNS Industrial Design Ltd
RNS Industrial Design Ltd
MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Design of efficient and environmentally friendly industrial machinery

PROJECT OUTLINE
Providing support in the production and trial of a product prototype leading to the successful launch of the 'Waste Reducing Saw for Hot Aluminium'
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