Harnessing mathematics to deliver clarity and boost innovation
Capabilities
Harnessing mathematics, the Smith Institute specialises in solving complex tactical and strategic problems for businesses, governments and organisations.
With over twenty years' experience, our expertise lies in the following areas: decision making under uncertainty, bespoke models for energy, spectrum optimisation, strategic consultancy and research management and optimisation using Gurobi.
What we do-
17 Spectrum auction verifications worldwide worth over £25bn.
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85 Models / algorithms designed by our world-leading mathematicians.
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75 technical workshop facilitations for R&D and innovation strategies.
We work with a mix of clients and industrial sectors
Selected projects
Mathematics underpins everything we do because we understand its versatility — Our data modelling and analysis enhance business strategies and accelerate growth across all sectors.
Adaptive bidding strategies
With unparalleled expertise in spectrum auctions worldwide, the Smith Institute created a bid reconstruction tool for Vodafone in preparation for the 2015 Indian multi-band spectrum auction.
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Forecasting UK peak gas demand
The Smith Institute helped the National Grid to conduct an independent review of the technical basis of the 1 in 20 peak demand forecasting.
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From TV Channels to Mobile Wireless
The Smith Institute has recently been involved in successfully delivering the most complicated spectrum repacking exercise ever undertaken, in the US Broadcast Incentive Auction.
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Optimising lettuce growth
Smith Institute helped G's Growers make the best use of increasing volumes of collected data and formulate better decisions to optimise production and minimise waste of Iceberg lettuce crops.
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Uncertainty of natural hazards
The Smith Institute organised 26 events, established 24 collaborative projects and created a network of over 1,000 people, including representatives from more than 100 companies and government departments.
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