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Making Connections with Academic Partners Biofuel: Funding and Legislation Workshop Glasgow Thursday 26 th May 2011
Laura Noble Interface – The knowledge connection for business
Interface – who we are and what we do Why work with a University?
Who can you work with?
Funding options Case Studies © Interface
Support for business
available within Scotland’s Universities
Research & technology capabilities Specialist expertise Contract research Access to equipment & facilities Strategy, marketing & planning support Consultancy Industrial placements Training, support & development
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Interface – The Matchmaker for Business Business Community Direct Contact Via events, word of mouth, press, etc Academic Partners All Scottish Universities & Research Institutions Referrals Via Intermediary organisations
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Our Partner Institutions
• Company contacts Interface • Identify suitable partners • Establish Capability & capacity • Company selects partner • Facilitates introductions • Monitors progress © Interface
Customers we have assisted
Working with academia:
What are the benefits?
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Collaborative Funding Opportunities
TSB Collaborative Grants Framework 7 Access Facilities Research Collaborations Knowledge Transfer Partnerships CASE Studentships SMART Feasibility Study Consultancy SEEKIT feasibility funding Innovation Vouchers Student Projects
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SFC Innovation Vouchers Scheme
£1000 - £5000 grant to offset the costs of the collaborative project with one of Scotland’s HE institutions Open to all SMEs with main business operations in Scotland (SC number) Matched scheme, either with cash or in kind
The project should:
Lead to new products, services of process Benefit the business, institution and Scottish economy Encourage new partnerships and long-term relationships © Interface
Tips of the trade:
working with academia All partnerships are fuelled by trust - be open and honest and look for win-win solution Nominate a Project Champion within the business who has the time and resources to drive things forward
Be clear about the solution required & agree
timescales - progress check throughout the project Activity does not always equal progress milestones in place and project ownership needs to be clear © Interface
Seeking Simplicity
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Jacobite Cruises
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Biofuel: Funding and Legislation Workshop Stirling Tuesday 29 th www.interface-online.org.uk
March 2011 [email protected]
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