Case Studies
See how our research helps clients understand complex challenges, demonstrate impact and make better decisions.
Client type1
- Local authorities, Combined Authorities, LEPs and the LGA49
- Further and Higher Educational Institutions, Skills Bodies and Training Providers22
- The Private Sector including Property and Business Support Organisations12
- The Third Sector and Civil Society7
- Other Public Bodies Including Emergency Services and Health5
- EC and EU Bodies/Partnerships2
- Central Government and Government Agencies1
Service
Policy theme
- Training, Employment, Skills & Labour Markets21
- Business Support, Enterprise & Productivity15
- Energy, Low Carbon & Climate Change13
- Visitor Economy & Culture, Leisure & Sport12
- R&D, Innovation & Technology12
- Place Making, Property & Transport12
- Sectors and Clusters8
- Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion7
- Inward Investment and Internationalisation3
- Agritech and Horticulture2
53. South Yorkshire Health and Wellbeing Assets Study
“It was great to have the opportunity to work with Kada Research on this project, which will ultimately enhance the health and wellbeing assets across the sub-region. The team was professional and enthusiastic, and their efforts resulted in…
51. Longitudinal evaluation of high-profile public sector low carbon programme for the Greater London Authority and successful £8m bid
Working with Kada over the past two years has been easy; they are responsive and have delivered research outputs on time, to budget and to a high standard.
49. A scoping study of the creative & technology sector within Worcestershire
The Innovation Partnership and Kada Research were commissioned by Worcestershire County Council (WCC) to assess the make-up, scope and opportunities of the Creative and Technology sectors (the CreativeTech sector) in Worcestershire. In a time of rapid globalisation and…
48. Evaluation of Visit Herts as the tourist economy suffers as a consequence of coronavirus
We enjoyed working with Kada on an assignment [which] exceeded our expectations with the level of insight it provided, by benchmarking our activity against others and providing practical continuous improvement ideas.
47. Heanor’s Future High Streets Fund economic case development
We would like to express grateful thanks to you all, for your hard work and expertise throughout the process and ensuring that we compiled a robust application, providing us with the best possible business case to aim to…
45. How successful was the Cornwall Apprenticeship Campaign?
I found them all to be very helpful, quick to respond to my queries and just got on with the task in hand, whilst regularly updating and checking in with me.
40. Linking business support across Essex and Thurrock, Kent and Medway and East Sussex
The South East Business Hub (SEBH) was created by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership to act as a focal point for business support, helping local businesses to grow and develop. It received core funding by BEIS, who…
37. Maximising exporting in the creative sector in Leeds City Region
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority commissioned Kada Research to undertake a review of exports for the creative sector. As a significant sector within the region, the LEP was considering how it could best add value and support creative…
34. Supporting ambitious SMEs by helping them make a commercial success of their innovations
Innovate 2 Succeed is a fully funded programme designed to support ambitious SMEs by helping them make a commercial success of their innovations. In the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) areas of Hertfordshire and Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough (GCGP),…
33. Understanding the size and scope of the medical technology sector in Worcestershire
The Medical Technology sector has witnessed considerable change as a consequence of shifting attitudes, new technologies and digitisation. By 2050, the world’s population over 65 is expected to triple, and the costs of treating chronic diseases will reach…
32. Sheffield City Region creative clusters study to inform a funding bid
“ I cannot recommend KADA highly enough.” Professor Peter Wells (Assistant Dean, Research and Knowledge Transfer, Faculty of Development and Society).
3: Working with the engineering and manufacturing sector
Basildon has a rich heritage in advanced manufacturing and engineering and is home to international names such as Ford Motor Company (automotive research and development), Selex ES (military guidance systems and civil aeronautics), Konica Minolta (printing) and New…
