Research & Innovation
Evidence and experimentation
Research & Innovation
Connecting emerging technology with real-world business challenges.
Jupiter’s research and innovation interests focus on how digital technologies can address operational and strategic challenges faced by SMEs. We are particularly interested in the practical conditions that enable technology to create value responsibly.
Current research direction
Agentic AI and supply-chain resilience in UK SMEs
This direction examines how AI-enabled agents may support visibility, agility, recovery and adaptability across SME supply chains, alongside the organisational, technological and governance barriers to adoption.
Related themes
- AI adoption and dynamic capabilities in SMEs.
- Supply-chain resilience and disruption response.
- Digital collaboration and trusted supplier networks.
- Responsible, secure and human-centred automation.
- Food-sector sourcing and international business.
From research to practical learning
We value a connection between academic research and real business contexts. Our aim is to understand challenges carefully, test ideas with relevant stakeholders and translate evidence into practical frameworks and responsible innovation opportunities.
Research collaboration
We welcome thoughtful conversations with researchers, universities, practitioners and potential collaborators.
Applied research: halal supply-chain networks
Our halal supply-chain initiative provides a practical context for exploring supplier visibility, trusted business connections, SME digital adoption and resilient sourcing.