Irwin Grayson Associates of United Kingdom

Irwin Grayson Associates are consultants in economic regeneration who can help you develop innovative approaches to enterprise and economic development. They have a particular focus on small business and enterprise support and on regulatory reform and supporting trade associations to influence public policy.

Irwin Grayson Associates is a partnership of David Irwin and David Grayson. In 1980, they founded Project North East, one of the UK's leading enterprise and economic development agencies, which has now worked in 40 countries.

Irwin Grayson Associates undertake strategic reviews, programme design and assist with implementation of initiatives intended to provide support to new and growing businesses such as incubator workspace and finance. They undertake programme evaluations and provide policy advice to governments and private sector organisations including on regulatory reform and the business enabling environment.

IGA works throughout the world, but with a particular focus on the UK and Africa. Current and former clients include DANIDA, DFID, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, European Bank for Reconstruction Development, International Trade Centre, Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, OECD and the World Bank.