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Working with Universities is a practical and informative guide for small to mid-sized companies looking to gain a competitive and profitable edge by working in partnership with universities. Universities offer the perfect combination of knowledge and innovation that can be developed into profitable commercial ventures. There are a number of opportunities for businesses and universities to work collaboratively for mutual benefit, including research and development, bespoke market research and testing,  Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, intellectual property development as well as university  business incubation projects and spin-out enterprises. 
Working with Universities looks at how universities can redefine new markets and break boundaries, how academic and commercial priorities differ and includes some of the best case studies of profitable partnerships from UK institutions. Plus all the information and advice businesses need when looking to work with universities, including:
  • How universities can help businesses - the value of universities to entrepreneurs and innovators
  • Commercial and academic priorities - how they differ and how that applies to partnerships
  • Research and development - the best centres and expertise
  • The new models of innovation - the current trends, programmes and options for partnerships

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How can your business benefit from the wealth of talent at UK universities?
As a route to growth universities offer options which are worth exploring by any business. As an entrepreneur you can test your ideas, employ highly skilled people for short term assignments, get expert advice, streamline procedures, have your software re-written, bid for grants to fund your growth and open up sources of capital. Working with Universities explains how your business can access, and benefit from, the wealth of talent at UK universities. It explains what opportunities are available, what information businesses need to know when working with universities, and where to find the best sources of help in the knowledge economy. 
This fully updated new edition enables ambitious businesses to commercialise innovations, gain access to the academic talent pool and set up profitable and efficient partnerships. It will help you discover:
- The best UK research and development centres - Current trends, programmes and options for innovation partnerships - Case studies of lucrative collaborations with UK institutions
Whether you're looking to create breakthroughs or simply make improvements, Working with Universities will help you access the combination of knowledge, talent, funding and networks that you need to grow.
About the Author:
Adam Jolly is an expert business author specialising in the management of growth and technology. He has written several books for businesses looking to profit from innovation, including The Innovation Handbook.

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  • PublisherCrimson Publishing
  • Publication date2013
  • ISBN 10 1780591349
  • ISBN 13 9781780591346
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number2
  • Number of pages272

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