We deliver applied R&D, commercial testing, trialling and validation activities, strategic and technical advisory services, and offer short courses to ensure your staff possess the skills they need for your innovated business. You can choose the right service you need, keeping control over the cost, scope and progress of your innovation.
Minerva Strategic Pillars
01 Applied research, development and innovation
Deliver applied Research, Development & Innovation
Resources, expertise and facilities for applied research and development from initial idea, concept design, testing, and industry roll out using sought-after facilities, labs, test sites and rolling stock.
Gateway for testing, trialling and validation
We provide access and guidance to testing, trialling and validation facilities across different locations through the UK and Internationally.
Getting you ready for the market
We provide the springboard, intel and support needed to bring your innovation and ideas to life. Whether your company is a start-up or an established organisation, we deploy appropriate expertise to support and connect you to potential customers and suppliers.
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02 Innovation community
Feat. Birmingham rail innovation cluster (bric)
Joining the dots
We strategically develop your road map, linking you to expertise, customers and suppliers. The Birmingham Rail Innovation Cluster (BRIC) brings together innovation-active organisations so your company can benefit from networking and collaboration. BRIC delivers preferential access to academic knowledge and insights, and to the connections and outputs of the European Rail Industries Cluster (ERCI): rail industry groups across Europe.
Network and collaborate
We can introduce you to the supply chain; help you understand government priorities and policy; support your business case; and access technical specialists and commercial expertise.
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03 Strategic & Technical Advisory
Rail Advisory
Minerva Rail’s expertise, access to facilities and network of associates, coupled with local and global grasp, provides world-class consulting and advisory with a practical, can-do attitude.
Practical Solutions to Industry Challenges
Minerva Rail provides commercial, strategic, and technical solutions for our clients. We deploy experts who lead their fields in research, influence, experience, and technology.
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04 Learning and development
Delivering skills and capability-building to boost industry
From one-day briefing-style events, to our innovation-focussed short courses, through to bespoke courses and formal education programmes, we can ensure your staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need.
