We work with entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses across a wide range of sectors, supporting them to explore real business challenges through student-led research and practical, evidence-informed recommendations.
Work with qNomics on a real business challenge
qNomics Client Advisory connects entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses with student teams from Queen Mary University of London’s School of Economics and Finance.
Working with support from an experienced professional supervisor, students explore a specific challenge facing your organisation, conduct research and analysis, and develop practical, evidence-informed recommendations.
The programme is free to participating clients and is designed as a collaborative learning and knowledge-exchange experience. Clients bring their expertise, experience and understanding of their business, while students contribute fresh perspectives, academic knowledge and analytical skills.
We welcome businesses and entrepreneurs from a wide range of sectors and stages of development.
Areas we may be able to support
Projects vary according to the needs of each client and may include areas such as:
- Business planning and strategy
- Market research
- Pricing and financial analysis
- Funding research
- Marketing and customer insights
- Data analysis
What to expect
Application
The first step is to complete our expression of interest form and tell us about your business, the challenge you are currently facing and what you would like the student team to explore.
The more context you can provide, the better we can understand whether your project is suitable for qNomics.
Screening conversation
After reviewing your application, the qNomics Coordinator may invite you to a short conversation to learn more about your organisation and clarify the proposed project.
This is also an opportunity to discuss what qNomics can realistically support and to shape a focused project brief.
No consultancy recommendations are provided during the screening conversation.
Project matching and preparation
If your project is accepted, qNomics will develop an agreed project brief and match your organisation with a student team and professional supervisor.
Students will receive information about your organisation and prepare for the project before meeting you.
Initial client meeting
Your student team will lead an initial meeting with you, supported by their supervisor.
The purpose of this conversation is to understand your business in greater depth, explore the challenge set out in the brief and ask the questions needed to begin their research and analysis.
Your experience and knowledge of your organisation are an important part of this process.
Research and project report
Following the meeting, the students will undertake the main project work and develop their report and recommendations.
Their professional supervisor will review the developing work and provide feedback. This process is coordinated through the qNomics Coordinator, helping to ensure that students receive structured professional guidance while retaining ownership of their project.
Final presentation
At the end of the project, the student team will present its findings and recommendations to you and share the final project output.
This provides an opportunity to discuss the work, ask questions and reflect on the recommendations developed through the project.
What we ask from our clients
Participating in qNomics also requires some commitment from our clients. We ask that you:
- provide accurate and relevant information about your organisation and project;
- attend the agreed client meeting and final presentation;
- respond to reasonable requests for clarification where necessary;
- communicate promptly with the qNomics team;
- approach the student team as collaborators in a learning process; and
- provide feedback on your experience at key stages of the project.
Apply to work with qNomics
If you are interested in bringing a business challenge to qNomics, please submit an expression of interest using the form below.
Submit your interest
If you would like to discuss whether your project may be suitable for qNomics, please contact us at econ-qnomics@qmul.ac.uk.
Expressions of interest are welcome throughout the year. Projects submitted after the current intake may be considered for a future qNomics cycle.
How to Apply
We are currently accepting applications for the qNomics Programme. Please submit your application by clicking on the icon "Apply Here" provided on top of this page.
If you would like to speak to one of the team please feel free to contact us via email.