Sports Technology Institute

Working with us

Case Studies

The Institute is always looking to work with new partners. Whether you’re a global sporting brand, a SME or start-up company, the only criteria we have is enthusiasm and commitment to your business. The case studies below will give you an insight into some of our most recent collaborations, as well as the diversity of our expertise and interests.

Working with global sports brands and governing bodies

The Institute has a worldwide reputation for research quality. Working with over 20 brands, including adidas, Dunlop-Slazenger, Head, New Balance, Nike, Reebok, Speedo and Umbro, research is conducted into the engineering design of sports equipment, fitness products, apparel and footwear across a wide range of sports. Some examples of previous projects are below. 

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Developing High Performance Rugby Shirts with Nike

Developing High Performance Rugby Shirts with Nike

Researchers worked with international rugby players and Nike to create a high performance rugby shirt

Working with New Balance and UK Sport

Working with New Balance and UK Sport

Top researchers joined forces to develop high performance sports footwear, optimised for individual athletes

Official Match Ball Development with adidas

Official Match Ball Development with adidas

Working with adidas to transform product development ideas into realities

Research and Development Work with Speedo

Research and Development Work with Speedo

Speedo commissioned Progressive Sports Technologies (an Institute spinout company), to help them break into the triathlon market

Working with British Cycling

Working with British Cycling

Top researchers joined forces to develop high performance sports footwear, optimised for individual athletes