Case Studies
See how our research helps clients understand complex challenges, demonstrate impact and make better decisions.
Client type
- 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
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Policy theme2
- 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

41. Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) commissioned evaluations of a suite of part- European Regional Development Funded projects
Kada was commissioned to evaluate a business support scheme and two major new investments in research facilities in the heart of Sheffield City Region's (SCR) Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District in the Lower Don Valley:

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…

35. Mid-term evaluation of the Internationalising SMEs (ISME) programme for East Midlands Business Ltd
The Government’s Export Strategy sets out an ambition to transform the UK’s export performance and raise exports as a proportion of the UK’s GDP from 30% to 35%. East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB) supports small- and medium-sized enterprises…

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…

1: Anaerobic digestion
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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…

12: The University of Sheffield
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16: Derbyshire County Council / Derbyshire Economic Partnership
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21. Leeds City Region Growth Hub Evaluation
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22. Worcestershire County Council ERDF Business Support Programme Evaluation
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