Chaffer Consultants


Strategic support for science parks, innovation districts and university-enterprise ecosystems


Supporting organisations working across research, enterprise, place and policy to build stronger innovation communities, partnerships and growth platforms.

Led by James Chaffer, former CEO of the UK Science Park Association and Operations Director of University of Nottingham Innovation Park, Chaffer Consultants brings practical senior experience across science parks, university innovation environments, membership networks, stakeholder engagement, CRM/data and strategic convening.


  • Science parks and innovation districts

  • University-enterprise ecosystems

  • Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement

  • Membership and community development

  • Events, convening and sector intelligence

  • CRM, data and digital adoption for innovation organisations

  • Place-based innovation and growth


science parks | innovation districts | university enterprise | partnerships