Partners

The Design Council is the UK’s national strategic body for design. We aim to strengthen and support the economy and society by demonstrating and promoting the vital role of design in making businesses more competitive and public services more effective.

Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands, the region at the heart of the UK. It’s no surprise that the birthplace of the industrial revolution has a thriving business base today, where high technology companies sit alongside dynamic manufacturing enterprises. The West Midlands is truly a region at the heart of it all.




The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), as the Regional Development Agency for the South East, is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the South East of England - the driving force of the UK's economy.




Business Link is your route to a comprehensive range of objective and impartial business information and advice. Last year we helped local business grow by an average of 16% compared to a national average of just 6%.

Oxford Innovation works with entrepreneurs and innovators to provide the services they need.

The South West of England Regional Development Agency was established in 1999. Our most important role is to ensure the long-term economic success of the region. Central to the long-term economic success of South West England will be making sure the region has the right skills among its workforce, the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment, both physical and cultural.

Yorkshire Forward supports the expansion and development of business in our region by encouraging public and private investment, and by connecting people to economic opportunity. We also work to improve levels of education, learning and skills, and do all that we can to enhance the region's environment and infrastructure.
If you would like more information about Designing Demand in the Yorkshire and Humber region please email designingdemand@blsy.com.

One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. The Agency promotes the vision for a vibrant, self reliant, ambitious and outward looking North East England together with the benefits of living, working and doing business in the region.

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is provided by the European Community to provide investment in socially and economically challenged areas of W Europe. Through ERDF, £5 billion has been invested in regenerating over 300 English communities since 1975.

The BIC is a not for profit business and technical support organisation which exists for the benefit of any business operation – large or small – throughout the North East of England and beyond. With its headquarters in Sunderland (Established in 1994), the facilities have grown in line with the needs of industry and include specific incubator units to help nurture aspiring businesses.

Entrust is a leading Enterprise Agency in the North East, supporting individuals, start-ups and established businesses for 25 years. Whether you are looking to start-up in business, have just started trading or are an established business Entrust can provide you with the support you need to reach your objectives and goals.

The LDA are the Mayor's agency responsible for driving London's sustainable economic growth. It's our job to ensure that London remains a global success story. To help us deliver this we work with partners from industry, and the public and voluntary sectors.

Design London is a new international centre for design led innovation that combines world class creativity and expertise in design from the Royal College of Art, engineering from Imperial College's Faculty of Engineering and the business of innovation from Imperial College's Tanaka Business School. Design London was established following the Cox Review: Creativity in Business with the aim of stirring together the scientific, engineering, business and creative design communities to enhance business and public sector innovation.

Grant Thornton UK LLP is a leading business and financial adviser, delivering unparalleled service standards and tailor-made solutions to over 40,000 corporate and individual clients. It is the UK member of Grant Thornton International, one of the world's leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.