EIDF and EPCC provide flexible consultancy services to support projects that depend on advanced compute, storage, data, and software expertise. Whether you are developing a new research platform, scaling a data-intensive workflow, planning infrastructure for AI and machine learning, or looking for specialist technical input on a grant proposal, we can help you move from idea to delivery. Our consultancy model is designed to support growth and innovation across academia, industry, and the public sector, with tailored input shaped around your project needs. Get in touch for on-demand consultancy support to help you achieve your research objectives. Find our more. What do we offer? We provide a flexible approach to supporting growth and development.With over 100 expert software developers employed on open-ended contracts, EPCC operates far more flexibly than standard university departments. Our skilled staff can be assigned to projects, or parts of projects, at short notice, and we can collaborate in a range of areas such as:high-performance computingresearch software engineeringdata-intensive workflowsstorage and data managementcloud and hybrid infrastructureAI and machine learning pipelinestechnical scoping and feasibility Who we work with We work with partners across:academiaindustrygovernmentThis allows us to support a wide range of projects, from early-stage feasibility work through to delivery of complex technical solutions. This article was published on Thursday 4 June 2026