Interface starter for 6 symposium
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The document discusses partnerships between businesses and academic institutions in Scotland. It introduces Interface, an organization that facilitates such partnerships. Interface helps connect businesses to universities and research institutions for collaboration opportunities including contract research, access to facilities and equipment, student placements, and joint funding. The document highlights the SFC Innovation Voucher Scheme, which provides £1000-£5000 grants for collaborative projects between businesses and higher education institutions in Scotland. It concludes by noting that successful partnerships are built on trust, clear objectives and timelines, and shared ownership of projects.
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Interface starter for 6 symposium
- 1. Making profitable partnerships across all sectors Shelley Breckenridge West of Scotland Project Executive
- 2. Our Partner Institutions © Interface
- 3. Interface - The Matchmaker for Business Direct Contact Via events, social media, word of mouth, Business press, etc Academic Partners Community All Scottish Universities & Research Institutions Referrals Via Intermediary organisations © Interface
- 4. Support for business available within Scotland’s Universities Research & technology capabilities Strategy, marketing & planning support Specialist expertise Consultancy Contract research Industrial placements Access to equipment & facilities Training, support & development © Interface
- 5. Collaborative Funding Opportunities TSB Collaborative Grants Framework 7 Knowledge Research Transfer Collaborations Partnerships CASE Studentships Feasibility Study SMART Consultancy Access Facilities Innovation Vouchers Student Projects © Interface
- 6. SFC Innovation Voucher 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
- 7. Taigh ne Teud © Interface
- 8. What are the benefits? Competitive advantage New product/ Increased 58% processes turnover service 35% introduced 73% Company expansion 37% Increased profit Increased 35% sales Other 39% 23% New jobs created within your company Further ** Multiple choice allowed investment 31% 29% © Interface
- 9. What makes a successful partnership? 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
- 10. @Interfaceonline InterfaceOn www.interface-online.org.uk shelley@interface-online.org.uk © Interface
- 11. © Interface
Editor's Notes
- Project should lead to new products, services and processes that will benefit the business to grow, the institution and the Scottish economy The awards are specifically to encourage new partnerships that have not jointly received funding from any source previously for the proposed project encourage or kickstart a longer, sustained relationship between companies and HEIs rather than offset the costs of the business purchasing a service from a HEI
- Largest sheet music publishers of traditional Scottish music in Scotland successful international mail order business sought innovative ways to expand its company using online resources - provide a range of virtual online Scottish traditional music lessons Developed collaboration with Napier University - specialise in many of the areas crucial to the implementation of the project, such as creating on-line e-commerce facilities, advanced DVD authoring techniques, digital audiovisual editing and creating learning communities Alistair Lawson is particularly suitable to supervise the project with necessary technical expertise, family ties with Skye, a keen interest in traditional Scottish music and a deep knowledge of Gaelic culture