Business Engagement

From multi-nationals to local SMEs, Aston has a long history of collaborating with businesses to drive innovation and make real change

Aston Means Business Podcast

The Aston Means Business podcast features insightful conversations between Aston University academics and business leaders, fostering discussions on innovative ideas and practical insights. Join us as we blend academic perspectives with real-world applications, delving into the latest trends, challenges, and solutions that shape the business landscape.

Enterprise and knowledge exchange have been central to our mission since our beginnings as Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895. Today, our research informs regional and national Government policy. Our academics tackle real-world challenges, so whether you’re a big thinker with a new business idea, an ambitious SME or an international corporation, we want to hear from you.

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to work with us, and our programmes have already helped hundreds of organisations across the UK by:

solving business challenges through consultancy
accessing cutting-edge facilities
investing in intellectual property
extending your capabilities by upskilling your workforce
accelerating your growth with industry-leading expertise
bringing new ideas and talent to your business through our students.

Start and grow your business

We have a host of programmes available to support you in growing your new business or established SME

Train your people

We want your business to benefit from an upskilled, engaged workforce through partnership with us

Recruitment support

We provide opportunities for you to employ skilled students and graduates, on either a short-term or permanent basis

Collaborate with our academics

Gain access to our expertise by collaborating with Aston’s most innovative thinkers

Business News

Aston University crowned best in UK at Knowledge Transfer Partnership Awards 2023

Aston University has scooped the two biggest prizes of the 2023 Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) national awards, which recognise the people and partnerships behind the UK’s most inspiring and successful KTP projects.

Aston University joins Innovation Accelerator for new medical and healthcare technologies

Aston University is joining the University of Birmingham and multiple other delivery partners in a project called the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator, to drive new healthcare technologies towards commercialisation.

Aston University cyber security experts recognised at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023

Two Aston University cyber security experts have taken home prizes at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023. Professor Vladlena Benson and Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy were awarded the Academic Award and Tech For Good Award respectively.