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46. Helping almost 1,000 first-time and new exporters across Yorkshire and Humber.

46. Helping almost 1,000 first-time and new exporters across Yorkshire and Humber.

Kada has been professional and approachable throughout, and we have commissioned them to undertake a final study at the end of 2020 for the extension of the same programme.
45. How successful was the Cornwall Apprenticeship Campaign?

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.
44. Evaluation of new laboratory to support R&D capital’s food and drink sector

44. Evaluation of new laboratory to support R&D capital’s food and drink sector

They have an excellent understanding of project evaluations and funders’ requirements, pay attention to the smallest of details, and produce reports of excellent quality, on time.
43. Assessing the feasibility of a major new tourist attraction for Swansea

43. Assessing the feasibility of a major new tourist attraction for Swansea

Skyline Enterprises is a New Zealand-based company that provides outdoor tourist attractions. The company was interested in exploring the potential of a new attraction in Swansea, Wales. The attraction would include an 8-seater gondola, four different luge tracks,…
41. Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) commissioned evaluations of a suite of part- European Regional Development Funded projects

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

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…
39. Maximising local benefits for a new auto investment in Stockport

39. Maximising local benefits for a new auto investment in Stockport

There has always been a desire from local authorities to maximise the benefits of new development. Many councils now have a social value requirement and follow CITB guidance on maximising training and employment benefits. Stockport Council has a…
38. Swift uptake of new high-quality units at new business park in Rotherham

38. Swift uptake of new high-quality units at new business park in Rotherham

This major 64,000 sq. ft development, at Forge Way in the Parkgate area of Rotherham, was built speculatively by local developer E V Waddington and offers 10 industrial and manufacturing units. Like many speculative industrial developments in South…
36. MedCity Collaborate to Innovate stimulates R&D activity in life sciences

36. MedCity Collaborate to Innovate stimulates R&D activity in life sciences

They showed a high degree of professionalism and flexibility and ensured all the major evaluation requirements were met.
35. Mid-term evaluation of the Internationalising SMEs (ISME) programme for East Midlands Business Ltd

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…
34. Supporting ambitious SMEs by helping them make a commercial success of their innovations

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

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…