Canterbury Christ Church University pioneers digital heritage collaboration Deal coastline  Standing on the Kent coastline, it’s easy to imagine the centuries of stories carried through towns like Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Deal and Sandwich. Fishermen, smugglers, sailors, artists and visitors have all shaped these communities. Yet many of these stories remain hidden in archives, local memories, and museum collections. Canterbury Christ Church University is changing that. With s

“One of the key challenges in designing RIEm is reaching businesses with strong innovation potential and a willingness to collaborate. Konfer has helped us identify and connect with the right companies efficiently, building strong cohorts from the very start.”

Research, relationships and results: How Royal Holloway connects with industry At Royal Holloway, University of London, building meaningful partnerships with industry is a core part of how we translate research into real-world impact. To strengthen this work, we have integrated konfer into our broader approach to industry engagement, helping us reach new partners and create opportunities for collaboration.  Our Knowledge Exchange Managers work closely with researchers to iden

Eden Geothermal Limited, supported by Innovate UK Business Growth, used the konfer platform to seek academic collaboration in late 2025. This approach sparked substantial national academic interest and led to two key partnerships, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted innovation matchmaking tools for companies.

Smarter industrial energy systems through academic collaboration.

Impressive conversion rate highlights strength of collaboration and innovation    Powering energy innovation to accelerate the transition towards net zero. For organisations working at the cutting edge of the energy transition, finding the right innovators, and converting interest into sustained engagement remains a challenge. By working collaboratively with networks to develop and refine their challenge briefs, priorities are clearly defined. This shared understanding then s