Case Studies

Welbot

University of Aberdeen, University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde Creative Industries Standard Innovation Vouchers, Follow On Innovation Vouchers

Welbot initially collaborated with the University of Strathclyde to understand how they could extract knowledge and insights from data and machine learning, especially around autonomous, self-teaching systems that can analyse data and provide insights to human behaviour. They then went on to work with both the University of Edinburgh and the University of Aberdeen.

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Investment Solver (Inbest)

Interface connects Investment Solver Ltd to University of Edinburgh to develop Inbest, a data analytics platform, aimed to measure, track and improve the financial well-being of UK consumers.

YO! Marketing

Yekemi’s innovative idea was to design an intelligent solution of using a machine learning algorithm. The entrepreneur approached Interface to help her find the necessary academic expertise in Machine Learning, Dataset Modelling and Data Mining. After putting out a search to various universities, Interface matched Yekemi with Dr Xavier Bellekens, Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the University of Abertay within the Division of Cyber-Security, where he is leading the Machine Learning Research Group.

Norscot Joinery Ltd

Interface introduced Norscot Joinery Ltd to the University of Strathclyde, who has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of the integration of Building Information Modelling and gaming software, to create a specialised user experience to enable Norscot's clients to virtually experience their bespoke homes through new, innovative smartphone technology.

KINGDOM Scotland Ltd

KINGDOM Scotland collaborated with the University of St Andrews to draw on the rich flavours and textures of Scotland’s cultural heritage – from landscape and mythology to whisky distilling and the history of perfume in Scotland – to inspire and develop a luxury brand of perfume.

Horses and Hydroponics

Funded by a Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher, a report was commissioned to cover the environmental, financial, and practical elements involved in growing hydroponic grass in Scotland and the wider UK to support the desire of horse owners to grow high quality feed at an affordable and sustainable level. This system would help and encourage the use of poorer quality land to support horses and other animals, potentially opening up opportunities for an increase in horse ownership.

The Gorbals Cross Clock Tower

The Gorbals Community Group and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) are currently working with many organisations and political bodies exploring the possibility of recreating an old lost Gorbals landmark monument, the Gorbals Cross clock tower and drinking fountain. Partly funded by pooled Scottish Funding Council Innovation Vouchers* awarded to George Taylor & Co, a foundry in Hamilton, and Wireframe Immersive, a 3D visualisation company, Stevie Anderson and Eddie Horn, from GCU’s School of Engineering and Built Environment, were able to draw up measurements of a replica tower, using state-of-the-art, innovative 3D laser scanning techniques.

Resource Efficiency Industry Advisory Group for Food & Drink

The Resource Efficiency Industry Advisory Group for Food & Drink (REIAG) was set up in 2012 as a result of a partnership between Interface Food & Drink, Zero Waste Scotland and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland. The aim was to raise awareness and promote opportunities related to environmental sustainability and to stimulate innovation in the food and drink industry.

Dunnet Bay Distillers

With support from a Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher, Dunnet Bay Distillers collaborated with Heriot-Watt University to generate recipe and process methodology for both a seaweed vodka and seaweed gin. They then went on to work with the University of Aberdeen, the University of Strathclyde, Edinburgh Napier University and the University of the Highlands and Islands on various projects partnered by Interface.

Craine Communications Ltd

Interface matched Craine Communications with Dr Wolf-Gerrit Früh from Heriot-Watt University to explore the possibilities of powering the company's masts using local energy resources. This project was funded by a Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher.

G-Hold

Through support from Interface, Alison was successfully matched and chose to collaborate with Dr Ukadike Chris Ugbolue from the University of the West of Scotland, within the Institute for Clinical Exercise & Health Science to carry out a technical feasibility study on G-Hold, evaluating its performance and examining the effect on the arm, wrist and hand of users.