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Innovation Partners Ltd supports the real-world application (or commercialisation) of university-based research capabilities. Universities can achieve this in a number of ways, the main ones being: Participating in collaborative research and development projects together with one or more industry partners. Building networks with innovative engagement mechanisms together with both industry and academic partners. Undertaking contract research or consultancy for specific industry clients. Exploiting equipment-based assets through providing industry-relevant services. Establishing new entities ('spin-offs') that seek to commercialise a technology or a service. The rationale for supporting the commercialisation of university-based research capabilities is strong: First and foremost, universities can enhance their overall research and teaching portfolios through direct engagement with industry. For example, interactions with industry provide an important platform for the application and validation of research outcomes. Secondly, industry-facing activities provide an additional income stream for universities. It is important to emphasise here that these activities should seek to be strategically aligned with the research strategy of the respective faculty, school or centre. Thirdly, engagement in these industry-driven activities can be enriching for both academic staff and students alike. Exploiting the knowledge base of research organisations such as universities through collaboration with external organisations is very much aligned with the 'open innovation' agenda. However, despite this area having seen a greater level of attention and activity in recent years, there is significant scope for improvement, particularly for universities. To meet this challenge, Innovation Partners is dedicated to exploring and developing practical solutions that enable the potential residing in the 'knowledge base' of universities to be fully realised. Innovation Partners collaborates with universities to make this happen. This ...

Innovation Catalyst is a partnership between VitalSix Ltd, Thames Valley Science Park and Henley Business School supported by Barclays Eagle Labs focused on driving innovation in the Thames Valley. The wider network comprises advisers, investors, corporate innovation teams and professional service providers working together to shape and scale the next generation of Reading and Thames Valley innovative technology businesses. Community members will benefit from access to corporate sponsored accelerator programmes, expert advice and guidance, investment readiness preparation, access to investor networks and be part of an active social and business events programme. The physical centre of this virtual community is 60+ incubation centre offering desks with a difference at the heart of a dynamic community of businesses already based at the Thames Valley Science Park making this an exciting place for ambitious companies to grow.

The truth is, great creativity, the stuff that gets talked about and changes the fortunes of brands, is usually the work of just 2 or 3 people. We are those 2 or 3 people.