SQW Consulting is a leading independent consultancy in the area of economic and social development. The firm was founded in Cambridge in 1983 and 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.
SQW’s 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 UK and overseas, devolved administrations, regional development agencies, funding bodies, local authorities, partnerships and international organisations.
SQW was named after the firm’s founders: Nick Segal, Roger Quince and Bill Wicksteed.
In June 2006 SQW Consulting announced a merger with Oxford Innovation to form SQW Group. To read the merger press release, click here.