Why we collaborate

No single organisation sees every kind of case. Universities bring research depth, police and labs bring casework, companies bring the incidents they face and tool makers bring new technology. Working together means our learners get current tools, real case methods and investigation workflows that match what employers use.

Academic and research partners

DFRTI works with universities and research centres on joint research, student projects and the exchange of expertise. Students from partner institutions can take on forensic research topics with guidance from our team and access to our labs and datasets.

  • Joint digital forensics research
  • Student projects and academic mentorship
  • Knowledge sharing and expert exchange

Our collaboration network

  • Technology and tool providers

    Work with forensic software and hardware companies gives learners access to industry-standard tools, imaging hardware and lab-grade equipment.

  • Law enforcement and government

    We work with investigating agencies on scenario-based training, evidence handling workflows, good investigation practice and awareness of legal procedure.

  • Companies and enterprises

    Organisations come to us for corporate forensics training, staff skill development and forensic consulting and advisory work.

Why organisations partner with DFRTI

Our partnerships rest on practical capability, current research and learning environments that suit working investigation teams.

  • Access to digital forensics labs and research facilities
  • Curriculum aligned with industry and investigative standards
  • Chances for joint development and specialised training
  • Support for advanced forensics, incident response and evidence analysis
  • A part in new forensic technology as it develops

How to collaborate with DFRTI

We welcome academic institutions, technology vendors, government agencies, companies and research groups. Common forms of collaboration are below. Write to care@dfrti.com to start a conversation.

  1. 01
    Joint research and publications

    Work with our team on a forensic research question and publish the results together.

  2. 02
    Tool development and testing

    Build new forensic tools with us or have your tool tested against our datasets.

  3. 03
    Workshops, seminars and training

    Run training events for your staff, students or members.

  4. 04
    Internships and professional programmes

    Place students or staff with DFRTI for supervised, hands-on forensic work.

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