Get in touch today

Supporting growth through innovation, investment and impact.

We help regions, universities and partners attract investment, build innovation ecosystems and turn ambition into measurable impact.

Trusted across

UniversitiesCity RegionsMayoral AuthoritiesGovernmentInnovation AgenciesResearch InstitutesPublic SectorIndustry Partners

What we do

How we help.

Four connected practices that turn regional ambition into measurable outcomes.

01

Inward Investment

Winning the investment your place deserves through sector-led propositions and global engagement.

02

Innovation

Building research and innovation ecosystems that compound regional strengths into impact.

03

Strategy

Practical strategy and programme design that translates ambition into delivery.

04

Web Design & Digital

Digital products, websites and place marketing that bring propositions to life online.

Grant Wardle, Founder and Director of Wardle Advisory

MEET THE TEAM

Grant Wardle

Founder and Director

Wardle Advisory supports universities, regional partnerships, and the public sector to attract investment, build international collaborations, and strengthen their innovation ecosystems.

The consultancy works at the intersection of research, economic development, and place marketing — helping organisations translate regional strengths into compelling investment propositions and global engagement strategies.

The work that moves the needle.

Get in touch

Investment propositions

Sector-led narratives that resonate with global investors.

Place marketing

Positioning, identity and campaigns built on real evidence.

University partnerships

Translating research strengths into commercial partnerships.

Innovation strategy

Practical strategy that links place, sector and capability.

International engagement

Networks, missions and partnerships across priority markets.

Programme design

Designing and reviewing programmes that deliver outcomes.

Want to work on something together?

Tell us what you're trying to achieve - and we'll see how we can help.

Get in touch