SQW Consulting is a leading independent consultancy in the area of sustainable economic and social development. Founded in Cambridge in 1983 by Nick Segal, Roger Quince and Bill Wicksteed, the firm now employs over 80 staff at its offices in Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester.
We offer consultancy services in a diverse range of fields, from science & technology, ICT and innovation to rural development, neighbourhood renewal and regional development. In all of our work we employ the principles of rigorous analysis, collaborative working, commitment to quality and independence of thought.
Our consultants bring extensive experience to their assignments, with backgrounds in academia, national and local government, industry, and development agencies.
Our clients include government departments in the United Kingdom and overseas, devolved administrations, regional development agencies, funding bodies, local authorities, partnerships and international agencies.
SQW Consulting is part of SQW Group. Its sister firm is Oxford Innovation, which provides premises and services to innovative start-up companies. The Group also includes SQW Energy a division specialising in energy and carbon management consulting, and its associate company is SQW China, located in Hong Kong and undertaking international consulting.