Working With Industry
Working With Industry.
Research with real world Impact.
Working with industry is a two way exchange between researchers and industry enabling ideas, skills and experience to be exchanged to address current needs and problems within an industry. This collaboration with industry can take many forms such as; collaborative research, contract research, Consultancy, Knowledge exchange Programmes (KTPs) or commercialisation of research (start-ups/spin outs).
Identify Your Goals
Define objectives: Are you seeking funding, real-world application, or access to industry data?
Align with academic priorities: Ensure the collaboration fits within your research agenda and institution’s mission.
Research the Industry Partner
Define objectives: Are you seeking funding, real-world application, or access to industry data?
Align with academic priorities: Ensure the collaboration fits within your research agenda and institution’s mission.
Develop Initial Contacts
Leverage networks: Use conferences, alumni, and professional networks to establish connections.
Utilize university resources: can help provide access to businesses and investors.
WID delivers knowledge exchange and commercialisation services across the University
connects organisations with world-class expertise to drive growth and innovation. It's aim is to create deep and long lasting relationships.