Researchers at the IIMS offer assistance to industry in a number of ways. They can help to design experiments, develop mathematical or statistical models for industrial or biological processes, analyze and interpret data, address computational issues, and seek solutions that improve quality or optimize processes. The Institute also offers workshops on mathematical, statistical and computational tools that increase the efficiency of research and development activities. Possible topics include mathematical modelling, the use of mathematical software packages, fitting linear and non-linear equations to data, and the use of designed experiments for process optimization. Workshops can be tailor-made to meet the needs of individual companies or organizations.