You can gain free access to an NPL expert for bespoke, confidential advice on any technical issue NPL can help with. These are a perfect opportunity to scope any new or existing ideas that you may have, discuss their feasibility and the potential of further collaboration with no obligation or commitment

To book some free time with an expert please contact the Technology Innovation Fund Manager. Advice Surgeries will run in conjunction with our Measurement Network events as well at other, external events NPL will be attending.

From cancer treatments to breaking bridges, receive bespoke, targeted, solution driven consultancies for a fraction of the normal cost. Use NPL’s expertise to help you gain the edge - innovation is only a collaboration away.

NPL can offer an extensive suite of expertise to develop a bespoke and tailored consultancy, designed solely around delivering a solution to any technical challenges your business may face*.

NPL will work with you on any technological issue from anywhere up to 10 days at a set, subsidised rate.

Please complete the online form below to register your interest; you will be contacted by an NPL member of staff to discuss the proposed project further.

If you first wish to discuss your issues with an NPL expert before completing the form please feel free to use our Expertise Search tool.

Please note that all applications are treated in the strictest confidence, and if you still wish to apply but are unsure – please contact Peter Benson to discuss confidentiality and IP arrangements.

There are three easy steps to follow:

1. Complete the online form

2. You will then be contacted by an NPL member of staff to discuss it in more detail

3. Agree the conditions of the work, delivery and timescales and provide supporting documents**

On project completion a consultancy report and any other specific deliverables will be delivered direct to you.

NPL may contact you after the consultancy to agree any potential joint publicity on your project – this will be subject to your approval.

*There is a set value of £400 per day for SMEs and £600 per day for all other industry
**Please note: all projects will be subject to an internal review.

Industry-wide issue, or common problem? Increase the impact of your investment, pool your resources, and scope potential solutions, decide on the course of action, deliver and succeed. NPL can help you with all of these - join one of our sector-focused Research Clubs.

Use NPL’s Technology Innovation Fund to access NPL’s expertise to develop specific solutions, carry out feasibility studies or undertake research activities driven by the group members – all delivered and managed by an NPL sector champion.

No project is too large or small. Does it affect the whole supply chain, or just a specific link – is it a sector wide issues or a common problem faced by a few companies? Collaboration is the key – pool together with NPL to develop, deliver and gain the decisive edge.

• Reduces Risk - having access to a large pool of nationally and internationally recognised experts reduces the risks of any product / process or service development as well as improving the quality and traceability of the outcomes delivered.
• Accelerate Time to Market - NPL's cutting edge knowledge means advice and support that can significantly accelerate the time to market of any product/ process or service.
• Credibility - Having NPL’s credibility associated with the new or improved product/ process or service will help increase the ROI in the innovation
• Market Knowledge - NPL's international contacts provides an unmatched line of sight in to global markets and technological developments - broadening the scope of any potential solutions.
• Standards Knowledge - NPL's knowledge of the standards and accreditation processes gives us a unique advantage when developing solutions - enabling them to withstand the rigorous testing needing to meet global standards.
• Skilled Data Acquisition - NPL is at the forefront of scientific research and skilled in collecting credible data that is fundamental in making the right business and technical decisions.
• Bespoke Assistance - Access to an in-built service that enables the outsourcing of work to respected and trusted experts that can be undertaken swiftly and cheaply for a given period of time.