Driving digital transformation across industry and research

Measurable impact across UK industry, policy, and academia- from manufacturing floors to government strategy.

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Case Study Brochure

Here are some of our industry impact case studies along with three sector briefings for digital adoption in agriculture, manufacturing and the insurance industry.

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Impact on Industry

Empowering businesses to accelerate digital innovation for revenue growth, new products, and increased competitiveness

Impact on policy

Informing national digital strategy and adoption

Tools and frameworks

Practical tools for digital transformation

Supporting researchers

Building the next generation of digital researchers

£16M

Additional funding leveraged

33

Industry partners

123

Peer-reviewed publications

252

Engagement activities

31

Policy Engagement

62.6M+

Media reach

Impact on Industry

Empowering businesses to accelerate digital innovation for revenue growth, new products, and increased competitiveness

DIGIT Lab works with a broad community of academics, practitioners, and policymakers across multiple domains, delivering new research insights into digital transformation.

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Case Study

Award-winning partnership with See.Sense

Developing and testing a data-driven innovation process, in partnership with See.Sense, an IOT (Internet of Things) company, with bike lights. 

Impact on policy
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Case Study

Saving potentially billions for frontline workers

Having achieved 100% takeup in NHS Trusts and saved over £1billion, NHS Jobs is a case study of a uniquely successful implementation of common digital platforms in government and serves as the pilot programme for this initiative.

Informing national digital strategy and adoption

Engaging policymakers and sector stakeholders to ensure research shapes the conditions for responsible digital adoption.

Tools and Researchers
Tools and frameworks

Practical tools for digital transformation

Open-source toolkits and frameworks, plus 123 publications, sector briefings and readiness assessments designed for real-world use.

Supporting researchers

Building the next generation of digital researchers

Mobility programmes, cross-institutional training, and knowledge exchange across partner universities. 37 awards and recognitions to date.

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Press mentions
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TechFirst Podcast
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Tech Journal UK
Unite AI
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The Tech Trident
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