How Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Sports Engineering Research helped Wasp Hockey, an established manufacturer of hockey sticks

Our work placement students have helped Kitlocker become a market leader.

Adidas are actively looking for ways to enhance the quality of their existing football boots. The global brand approached us for a bespoke piece of research into stud configurations which formed part of the company’s long-term research into the traction of football boots.

Our city's two main football clubs — Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday — each took on interns that helped their youth academy training and match days run smoothly.

Natural Sports Nutrition approached Innovation Futures to help develop their range of Performance Meals. This collaboration kick-started their business by developing a product range to take to the market. An impressive 8,000 meals were sold in the first three months.

It's been a difficult year for businesses. But our work-ready students have been on hand to provide cost-effective support, fresh ideas and expertise.