Doctoral Innovation Consultant (DInC) Programme

The Doctoral Innovation Consultant (DInC) Programme enables doctoral researchers to apply their research expertise beyond academia, while gaining experience in consultancy, with support and training from LURA and the University’s business incubator, LUinc.

Working with businesses based in LUinc, and Loughborough Enterprise Park (LUSEP), researchers apply their expertise to real-world challenges and explore how their research can be used in new contexts. 

Through a combination of training and project-based learning, DInC participants develop consultancy, communication and problem-solving skills while supporting businesses to explore new ideas, address strategic challenges and identify opportunities for growth 

Explore the 2026 case studies to discover how doctoral researchers and partner businesses worked together to generate new insights, develop practical solutions and create opportunities for future collaboration. 

Doctoral Consultants' Case Studies

Yajie Hu

Exploring beyond her PhD: Building Skills and Confidence Through DInC

Muhammad Ahsan Mir

Stepping Beyond the Lab: Discovering Consultancy Through DInC

Yalini Sadasivam

From Science to Strategy: Exploring New Career Paths Through DInC

Isaiah Nassiuma

Creating Solutions Beyond the PhD: Building Consultancy Skills Through DInC

Business Case Studies

Joao Dias

From Research to Market Insight: Strengthening Constructor.ai's Growth Strategy

Ben Hutchings

Defining a Route to Market for Digital Planning

Naomi Howard

Turning Ideas into Action: Supporting Howard-Brumlich Events’ Growth Ambitions

Richard Naylor

From Insight to Impact: Supporting YUMI Sleep's Circular Economy Vision