Supporting local businesses

At King’s, we connect local businesses with academic insight and student talent, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our tailored consultancy, mentoring and support programmes help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) boost productivity, scale with confidence, and create opportunities that benefit communities nationwide.

King's Business Consultancy

King’s Business School is committed to supporting local businesses and offers up to 15 enterprises in our local boroughs the opportunity to receive business consultancy from ambitious and skilled students, free of charge.

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Made Smarter adoption programme

We have joined the Made Smarter adoption programme, a government-backed initiative helping SMEs harness new technologies. King’s Business School is leading the programme’s Organisation and Workforce Development strand, which equips SME leaders with the tools to manage digital transformation and enhance workforce skills.

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Help to Grow Management course

Our Help to Grow: Management course supports small and medium-sized business leaders to enhance their organisation’s performance and achieve sustainable growth.

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King's Intellectual Property Clinic

The King’s Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic provides a free, advice-only support to SMEs. Supervised by expert lawyers from Briffa, King’s Law students offer guidance on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, registration processes, and the protection and enforcement of IP rights.

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Connecting research and industry

King's Innovation Catalyst connects industry partners with talent at King's. By fostering creative exchanges, we help translate research into marketable products.