Research and innovation strategy
In recent years, academic interest has shifted more toward innovation and exploitation of foreground IP generated from research projects. Even though blue sky research and publications are still important, a large proportion of HEI are moving towards applied research, patenting, closer cooperation with industry and spinning out or incubating start-ups built around their research work. Academia and academics by nature of their background are not traders, sellers or negotiators so many elements of exploitation of research output in the form of commercial products does not come naturally to them. The end-point of most research is publications, grants, presentations, thesis, or documentation of some form whereas the end-point of innovation is successful translation of concepts and prototypes into commercial products that are sold in the market. Research and innovation strategy looks into research that can be innovative, patentable and exploitable. It creates a roadmap for taking the best of HEI research into commercial use, a journey that involved product designs, development, prototyping, testing, certifications, IP protection, business planning and partnering with organisations to market and sell.
Our services
- Consultancy and support on research and innovation
- Setting up of innovation centres including their management
- Support services for university start-ups
- Technical consultancy on patenting and freedom to operate
Our approach
Innovation requires a holistic approach to understanding how to develop, protect and market new products and services. We establish World Class Innovation Centres at HEI who wish to host them in areas including but not limited to:
- Transportation and Mobility
- Medical technologies and healthcare
- Defence and Security
- Smart Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability
Each Innovation Centre brings on board a panel of world’s leading experts, global companies who are interested in working with the host institution, management resources and supporting investors.
Issues you may be facing
- Your HEI has limited number of research projects with industrial collaboration
- Your HEI lacks research grant income and industrial sponsorships because of poor industry links
- Your HEI is unable to capitalise on intellectual property generated
- Your HEI is unable to fully integrate research and innovation with your teaching curriculum