
Supporting pioneering Scottish companies
Fifteen years ago, the disconnect between small businesses and universities collaborating for R&D was obvious, however the solution on how to solve it was not.
Read MoreLaunch of the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2017
06 October 2016
We have launched the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2017 which recognise, reward and celebrate the impacts achieved through collaborative business and academic partnerships.
Read MorePea and ham, from a chicken?
28 September 2016
Pea and ham, from a chicken? Now that’s clever. For those old enough to remember, these were the words uttered in the classic advert from the 1980s for Knorr Stock Cubes.
It reminds me of the unusual solutions which can arise out of business-academic collaborations matched by Interface - almost three-quarters of businesses we work with are partnered with university disciplines outwith their own industry sector.
Read MoreHow a student could change your business
30 June 2016
So often lack of resources within businesses means that an idea stays on the drawing board, even if it hinders business growth, but thanks to a number of initiatives linking businesses with universities, the option to work with Scotland’s top-class students from a diverse range of disciplines is more accessible than ever.
Read MoreFunding boost puts sectors centre stage
29 June 2016
Groups of businesses and organisations in the creative, tourism, and food & drink industries interested in innovating will be offered dedicated support to collaborate with academic expertise, thanks to a £250,000 funding boost.
Read MoreInterface on matching business with expertise for a decade
15 June 2016
Interface has emerged over the last decade as a successful broker in matching the skills and expertise of Scottish higher education with innovative businesses needing specific help to grow. Here, its director Siobhán Jordan reflects on how Interface’s own development has been mirrored by the growth of Scotmas, in discussion with its managing director Alistair Cameron.
Read MorePlastic and seaweed projects triumph
25 May 2016
Two highly innovative collaborations have won Interface Food & Drink’s legacy competition providing funding of £88,000 towards industry–academic projects.
One project will test the innovative application of pyrolysis in converting waste plastic in the farming industry while the other will test the viability of using commercially produced seaweed in animal feeds.
Read MoreLaunch of Specialist Facilities heralds easy-access business partnerships
11 May 2016
A new online platform showcasing the breadth of Specialist Facilities available throughout Scotland’s universities and research institutions has been launched to make the search for facilities for hire easier for entrepreneurs.
Read MoreTapping into world-class expertise
28 April 2016
Many people’s idea of engaging with universities and research institutions is to undertake research and development, however this is just one of the ways in which entrepreneurs can tap into the world-class expertise available to them in Scotland.
Read MoreSansooz looks to stand out in the crowd
31 March 2016
Not being visible at night is one of the main contributing factors that results in a pedestrian or cyclist being killed or injured every hour in the UK. With this knowledge in mind, Aberdeen entrepreneur Sooz Chirino of SanSooz has created a fashionable solution aimed to help prevent these terrible road incidents from happening.
Read MoreInvent, invest, innovate: Scotland’s global impact
24 March 2016
This year has been designated the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design (#IAD2016), with a special focus on Scotland’s innovative past, present and future.
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