Queen’s has a long track record of partnering with business and industry to deliver globally impactful innovation. Our world-leading research drives real-world transformation across sectors, enhancing productivity, enabling new technologies and improving lives.
Explore how our academic expertise, interdisciplinary collaborations and specialist facilities are helping organisations innovate, scale and strengthen competitiveness. The case studies below highlight partnerships that deliver measurable impact for economies and society.
| Case Study | Collaboration Type | Sector/Industry | Research Strength | Impacted Area | Programme/Initiative | SDG - UN Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developing neuroinclusive learning frameworks for the tech sector |
Innovation Voucher | Technology and Innovation | Social Impact | Skills Development | Invest NI | SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities|SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth |
Developing AI-driven cybersecurity for SaaS platforms |
KTP | Cybersecurity | AI & Data | Productivity | Innovate UK | SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
Embedding AI-driven diagnostics to enhance cancer detection and clinical workflows |
KTP | Technology and Innovation|Health & Life Sciences | AI & Data | Productivity | Innovate UK | SDG 3 - Good Health and well-being|SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
Embedding industry 4.0 to strengthen production performance |
KTP | Advanced Manufacturing | Digital Transformation | Productivity | Belfast Region City Deal | SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |