Research and Development

We provide the end-to-end capability to shape your R&D strategy, mobilise complex programmes, and deliver results, powered by our expert delivery hub. 

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Outcomes and results

 

We know how to get bold ideas off the ground and make them stick. Our team blends deep delivery know-how with real R&D experience.  Whether it’s shaping strategy, mobilising a programme, or orchestrating the ecosystem, we work side by side with leaders to turn ambition into action. We take care of the "how" so leaders can focus on the science that matters. 

>30%

Efficiency gains in a year. UK average? 0.3%.

82%

Targets hit with guaranteed outcomes. Most projects? 50/50.

89%

Client satisfaction. Industry average? Just 30%.

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Shape the Strategy

Build an evidence-based portfolio and investment roadmap that delivers directly against your core mission.  

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Accelerate Delivery

Embed an expert delivery hub to get your programmes running with the speed, control, and efficiency needed for high-risk environments. 

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Amplify Impact

Orchestrate the network of stakeholders, partners, and communities required to turn great science into lasting societal impact. 

Designed for Ambition.
Built for Collaboration.
Focused on Impact.

 

Embed as one team  

We don't just advise from the outside. We become part of your team, sharing accountability and working as a single unit to make your mission a success. 

Move at the speed of science 

We bring an agile, startup mindset to complex R&D, cutting through bureaucracy to ensure your programmes maintain momentum and focus. 

Connect for greater impact 

We look beyond individual projects to the wider ecosystem, connecting you with the partners and communities needed to turn research into real-world value. 

How we help

Strategy & Portfolio Design

To deliver on strategic priorities, R&D organisations need more than just good ideas. They need a robust, evidence-based strategy to ensure they are funding the right things and can demonstrate the value of their investments to their funders. We act as strategic thought partners to help design and deliver the R&D portfolio.   

Delivery Hub & Mobilisation

New R&D programmes, especially high-risk ones, need to launch with speed and control. Clunky internal processes, slow funding mechanisms, and a lack of dedicated centralised support can drain time, momentum, and focus. We embed a cross-functional “Delivery Hub” to execute the strategy. 

Stakeholder & Ecosystem Development

We work as a single, integrated team with our clients. We blend deep delivery know-how with real R&D experience to turn your ambition into action. 

Why Pace?

We work as a single, integrated team with our clients. We blend deep delivery know-how with real R&D experience to turn your ambition into action. 

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