Safran, a leading global aerospace manufacturer, is renowned for its world-class facility in Burnley, which specialises in the production of sheet metal components, composites and then the assembly of nacelles - the protective enclosures for aircraft engines.

Chris is navigating the challenge of how small businesses like his can keep pace with the rapidly evolving sector by integrating digital technologies, while maintaining the human touch that sets them apart.

Harrison Drury discusses the outcomes from participating in the Digital Acceleration in Professional Services programme

Forbes Solicitors, a leading law firm founded 200 years ago, is one of the largest in the region, employing 380 staff across 11 offices, including its headquarters in Preston.

A new place-based business innovation initiative has enabled leaders to create a solution to help Lancashire’s manufacturing community solve the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities posed by the net carbon zero agenda and cyber security threats.

Having successfully designed, manufactured and distributed their own bespoke touch-screen jukebox, Jaybox were already pioneers in the demand-driven supply of music. Participating in the Innovation Development Programme helped them to see their growth plans in a new light – and to find new ways to take their offer to market.

Colin Shelbourn of EJ Jordan expected the Innovation Development Programme to help him take new products into new markets. What he didn’t expect was to start questioning everything his business was doing and how it was doing it.

Although Liz Beavis, MD of Financial Management Bureau (FMB), had plenty of ideas about diversifying her business offering, she knew she would need a lot of help to turn those ideas into viable new products and services. Fortunately, the Innovation Development Programme came along at exactly the right time.