We bring over 18 years of experience in research and development. In that time we've worked with a wide variety of organisations, including founders, universities, charities, and multinational corporations.
Services
Our specialist R&D services help you turn your ambitious ideas into practical software solutions for audio, AI and accessibility.
We focus on the early stages of product development, from ideation and co-design through to prototyping and evaluation.
Our background spans industrial R&D, academic research and commercial product development, so we're ideally placed to take your ideas from concept to reality. Whatever stage you're at, we can help you move forward with confidence.
Our specialisms
Audio
From advanced DSP and spatial rendering to interactive and object-based media, we understand how to manipulate and deliver next-generation sound.
Artificial Intelligence
Since 2012, we have worked at the forefront of audio AI, including algorithm development, model training, evaluation and integration into real-world applications.
Accessibility
We are passionate about using technology to remove barriers and enhance people's lives. We develop inclusive software that works for everyone.
What we offer
Technical consulting
We provide the expertise needed to navigate complex technical decisions,
whether you're a startup looking for direction, or a larger team seeking to fill a knowledge gap.
We work flexibly around your needs, from one-off advice to ongoing support.
Feasibility studies
We explore the viability of your ideas so you understand the risks before you start
building. This may include user research, market analysis, benchmarking, literature review,
and listening tests.
App development
We turn your concept into a usable and accessible web or mobile application,
delivered with well-considered, maintainable code that can be used as a foundation
for continued development, or with ongoing support as required.
Collaborative partnership
As an industrial partner on collaborative research projects, we provide technical expertise
and transfer results into production. We can also support proposal writing and project management.
We have worked on or led EU, EPSRC and Innovate UK funded projects.
What people say
“Chris is a thoughtful, insightful and deeply-experienced technical executive. Whilst having a firm grasp on the latest technologies, and how to implement them, he's a A+ communicator, which makes projects come together quickly and easily. It's a pleasure to know Chris and to be able to work with him”
Will Evans
Founder, Song Athletics
“Chris is a great asset to any development project, particularly in audio, AI and machine learning, with extensive knowledge of implementation alongside a personable, honest approach to problem solving. He has added a huge amount of value to us at NoNoise and I would recommend him to other startups looking for support.”
Ted Riley
Founder, NoNoise
Our approach
We follow a user-centred development process that works with with users to understand their real-life needs before co-designing and refining solutions.
1
Needs gathering
We work directly with end-users to understand the full context of their challenges and explore what they actually need.
2
Co-design
We collaborate with customers to co-design and evaluate proof-of-concepts to narrow in on the optimal solution.
3
Prototyping
We build functional prototypes to test our designs in real-world scenarios before any key decisions or investments are made.
4
Iteration
We evaluate the performance and impact of our solutions, gathering feedback from users and stakeholders to refine future iterations.
Let's get started
We offer a free 30-minute discovery call to learn about your project and explore how we can help. Please use the button below to book a time that works for you. We look forward to speaking with you!