Rhona Denness

Co-Innovate has two initiatives

Co-Innovate Journeys

Jointly funded by Brunel University London and the European Regional Development Fund, Co-Innovate Journeys provides support to SMEs, connecting London-based SMEs trading over 18 months with academic expertise and research practices at Brunel University London. The project provides the tools and support necessary to help business:

- innovate

- differentiate

- create new products and services through collaborative projects with academics and students

Having access to a range of expertise through our academics and students, SME’s with innovative projects in areas such as of science, engineering, technology, business and design.

Bridging the Gap

Jointly funded by Brunel University London and the European Regional Development Fund, BRIDGING the GAP (BtG) is the business innovation programme supporting London based SME's trading under 12 months in any sector, with a particular focus on emerging BAME women entrepreneurs, especially STEM, providing them with mentorship, expertise and networks of Brunel University London to help them:

- develop
- scale
- operate a successful company

We provide ‘front-end’ support to guide entrepreneurs, helping to progress and develop their ventures rapidly.