Case Studies

Altitude Thinking

The Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher has been awarded to fund a collaboration project between Altitude Thinking and City of Glasgow College to tackle marine pollution by using innovative technology in rivers and canals, capable of monitoring water quality and collection of marine waste.

Tsarina Imperial Dacha

Tsarina Imperial Dacha designs and manufactures real log cabins and homes from solid round logs - they recently developed a range of natural wood preservatives and fire retardants but needed to prove product efficiency and performance. Interface connected them to the University of Strathclyde who had the right academic and industry standard equipment and techniques to test the new wood preservative.

Solar Bear

Thanks to Innovation Voucher funding Solar Bear has created a 10 week pilot to test the concept of a deaf theatre short course. The success of this pilot led to the creation of a full short course and summer school programme. Now in its second year the short courses run 40 weeks of the year and now have 9 regular student participants.

LoadFast Systems

LoadFast Systems is a global Engineering and Manufacturing company that develops bespoke solutions to businesses in the construction and processing industries for the efficient handling of materials teams up with GCU to develop a new technology for the vertical transportation of materials.

IQ Chocolates

Interface matched IQ Chocolates to Robert Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen to get the nutritional know to become Scotland's first 'bean to bar' chocolate manufacturer.

Black & Gold

Black & Gold receive Innovation Voucher funding allowing them to work with Queen Margaret University to test the antioxidant and fatty acid profile of their rapeseed oil allowing them to determine the true nutritional benefits.

Pulsetta

Pulsetta wanted to gain a greater understanding of the health and nutrition benefits of their gluten-free and free-from bread products which are made from pulses. With assistance from Interface and the FHIS, they were matched with the renowned Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health at the University of Aberdeen.

Scottish Cycling

Interface facilitated a partnership between Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland and Glasgow Caledonian University to develop an innovative interactive prototype App of mountain bike trails across Scotland.

Johnstons of Elgin

Johnstons of Elgin approached Interface to analyse its energy usage across the main business units of dyes, weaving, logistics, finishing and yarns. Interface matched them to Heriot-Watt University to review strategies that would enable the company to reduce energy costs and understand their carbon footprint.

React2

A ground breaking research project using speech and language software developed in Scotland could dramatically improve the recovery period for stroke patients.

CJM Accountancy

CJM provide financial management services and were looking to develop a robust methodology for project financial management. Interface linked them with the University of Abertay to find a solution which will not only fill a gap in the market but is also the first of its kind and will deliver ongoing benefits such as cost reduction, streamlined project delivery and improved financial management.

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