Case studies

Business focus leads to expansion of niche food producer

Valuable guidance on creating a viable business model and a unique selling point helped company to move forward

Public conferences, hosted by Chester students, bringing together an audience of students, members of the public and academics to explore key topics in the world of archaeology.

Valuble contacts and advice on publicity helped consultancy to grow!

Read how I2C helped the Charity overcome a key challenge to source missing aircraft and engine parts.

Perfect Samosa is an artisan, gourmet samosa business run by mother and daughter team, Kay and Sanya Wadud.

H2O Turbines Ltd is a specialist in pressurised wind turbine technology. The company has built a 3kW domestic turbine, which converts wind into power, using patented technology.

The cushioned Kooley Cold Pad is a unique product that has been designed to make cooling therapy after injury more accessible, efficient and more comfortable.

Bax Bees is a family-run beekeeping business based in Plumley, Cheshire, providing honey and bee related products sourced from its hives.

H2O Turbines Ltd is a specialist in pressurised wind turbine technology. The company has built a 3kW domestic turbine which converts wind into power using patented technology.

The cushioned Kooley Cold Pad is a unique product that has been designed to make cooling therapy after injury more accessible, efficient and more comfortable.

Green Sisters manufactures award-winning authentic, vegan, free from products in sweet and savoury flavours, promising to offer customers choice, nutrition and peace of mind.

Bax Bees is a family-run beekeeping business based in Plumley, Cheshire, providing honey and bee related products sourced from its hives.

Russell IPM Ltd. is a leading manufacturer for pheromone-based solutions for the food supply chain.

Lower Moss Wood Wildlife Hospital is an educational reserve and wildlife rescue centre.

Erlas Victorian Walled Garden aims to promote and protect the health of people with disabilities.

Vision Support is a charity who work with local authorities, organisations and the local community to offer specialist advice about issues relating to vision impairment.

Part of the Canal & River Trust, the museum looks after one of the greatest collections of historic boats in the world.

Poor air quality is a global threat to human and ecosystem health, with climate change projected to exacerbate air quality problems through meteorological changes. Many air quality pollutants may also contribute to climate change themselves, making this a perpetual problem.

Over 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were being used on UK roads back in 2017. With the UK Government banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2032 in Scotland, and 2040 for the rest of the UK this number is projected to increase to over 40 million by 2050.

Turf management is a growing industry and affects us all. Not only do professional sports pitches such as football, golf and tennis turf need to be high quality and well-maintained but there is also an expectation for parks and public spaces to be appealing and available throughout the year and in all weathers.

A student from Pakistan, who is studying for her PhD at the University of Chester, has made it her career goal to play her part in helping to solve her country’s energy crisis.

Perfect Samosa is an artisan, gourmet samosa business run by mother and daughter team, Kay and Sanya Wadud.

A major cause of global warming is CO2 being released into the atmosphere. SME, Autichem Ltd may have found the solution by capturing it.

The ERDF funded Innovation to Commercialisation (I2C) project recently took part in a 'speed dating' event with the University of Chester's Faculty of Science and Engineering.

The Northwest Human Milk Bank is the largest human milk bank in the UK and has processed over 8000 litres of milk since they launched in 2014.

Africa Al’s Handmade African Sauces has been working with the NoWFOOD team to increase his production capabilities.

Novelty Fades: Science Fiction and Posthumanism

Specialising in the production of simple and efficient machines for the purpose of spreading bedding straw, Spread-a-Bale offers a unique operation for a comprehensive range of livestock farmers beef, dairy, sheep, pig and poultry.

The Performativity and Significance of Headwear in the Works of British Authors of the Early 20th Century.

Representations of Femininity in British Crime Fiction

Chilli Gourmets is a unique food business specialising in the production of a wide range of chilli peppers, with various levels of spice. All chillies are grown by founder Jane Fern, before being used by Jane to prepare handmade chilli products that enhance the flavour of any meal

Coleridgean Eliot

From Fallen Woman to Businesswoman: The Radical Voices of Elizabeth Gaskell and Margaret Oliphant.

BakerRisk is an internationally recognized firm dedicated to helping predict, prevent, and mitigate hazards from explosions, fires, and toxic releases.

Big Heritage is an award-winning not-for-profit company specialising in heritage and education.

With 100 percent natural ingredients, food business Sweet Nothings Snacks Ltd has seen a 100 percent increase in turnover, thanks to a support package which is unique to Cheshire.

A former teacher has kicked off his business with a major success and support from the Cheshire and Warrington Business Growth Programme.

The Literacy Company works closely with schools to improve standards in English and to enhance the curriculum.