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Our Services

Turning complex science into strategy, investment, and impact. We help organisations translate exceptional technical expertise into a compelling direction that funders, partners and decision-makers can act on.

01 — Strategy

Strategic Advisory

Transform complex ideas into a clear strategic direction.

Many organisations have exceptional science but struggle to articulate where they are heading, how they are different, or how to communicate their value to funders, partners and decision-makers.

The Science-to-Strategy Sprint is a focused strategic engagement designed to clarify your vision, sharpen your positioning and identify the pathways that will maximise impact. Through collaborative workshops and structured analysis, we help translate complex technical expertise into a compelling strategic narrative that supports investment, partnerships and long-term success.

Ideal for

  • Emerging research initiatives
  • New centres or collaborative programmes
  • Government and international projects
  • Organisations refining their strategic direction

Typical outcomes

  • Strategic positioning
  • Clear value proposition
  • Stakeholder and funder narrative
  • Opportunity mapping
  • Prioritised next steps
  • 30-, 60- and 90-day action plan

02 — Funding & Policy

Investment Cases & Policy Submissions

Build compelling, evidence-based cases for investment and policy action.

Securing funding and influencing policy requires more than strong evidence—it requires a persuasive narrative supported by strategic analysis and implementation planning.

We develop investment cases, business cases and policy submissions that combine scientific credibility with economic, social and strategic considerations. Whether preparing a government funding proposal, pre-budget submission or executive briefing, we help present complex evidence in a way that supports confident decision-making.

Ideal for

  • Government agencies
  • Universities and research institutes
  • Research infrastructure initiatives
  • Public investment proposals

Typical outcomes

  • Investment cases
  • Pre-budget submissions
  • Policy advice
  • Options analysis
  • Implementation planning
  • Executive summaries
  • Public value and impact narratives
  • Governance and risk frameworks

03 — Programme Design

Research Initiative Design

Design research programmes that are collaborative, fundable and implementation-ready.

Great research programmes require more than excellent science. They need a clear vision, strong partnerships, robust governance and a pathway to lasting impact.

We work with research leaders and organisations to design initiatives that attract investment, bring together diverse stakeholders and deliver meaningful outcomes. From early concept development through to implementation planning, we help create programmes that are strategically aligned and positioned for success.

Ideal for

  • Research centres
  • Cooperative research initiatives
  • National and international collaborations
  • Large multidisciplinary programmes

Typical outcomes

  • Programme architecture
  • Partnership models
  • Governance frameworks
  • Funding strategy
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Impact and benefits framework
  • Strategic pitch materials

04 — Specialist Advisory

Climate & Environmental Science Advisory

Specialist expertise at the intersection of science, policy and implementation.

FIK Consulting provides independent strategic advice on climate science, Earth observation, greenhouse gas monitoring, atmospheric composition and environmental information systems.

Drawing on international experience across government, research and policy, we support organisations developing technical guidance, research programmes, monitoring frameworks and science-policy initiatives that require both scientific rigour and strategic insight.

Our expertise spans the translation of complex environmental science into practical guidance for governments, research organisations and international agencies.

Areas of expertise

  • Climate science strategy
  • Earth observation
  • Greenhouse gas monitoring
  • Atmospheric composition
  • Science-policy translation
  • Technical guidance development
  • International collaboration
  • Research and innovation strategy