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Equipment and Facilities

Many universities and research institutes have specialist facilities such as laboratories, media production services, computer software and conference venues to undertake their research.
Companies may wish to access these for a specific period of time rather than purchase them at a considerable cost, with periodic usage.
Using these facilities can allow the company to carry out some specific research.
For example, a building company wishing to conduct an environmental assessment of land for sale could use the soil testing machinery available in a university or research institute to test for specific contaminants.

If you want to find the range of equipment and facilities that may be of use to you please contact 0131 651 4791. Alternatively, please complete our enquiry form.

Case Studies

About Tack, Interface helps designer develop new saddle technology
Kanthal, A manufacturer of resistance heating elements, required an academic partner to undertake product testing.
Thales, Thales optronics group required expertise in testing laser modules and materials analysis

Funding Solutions

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Industry Interchange Programme, The Industry Interchange Programme supports the short-term exchange, in either direction, of researchers between the science base and industry. Closing date of 10th February 2012.
DoRIES (Development of Research and Innovation in Electronic Systems) Funding, SMEs are eligible for a package of support - up to a maximum value of £5,000 - to undertake collaborative feasibility studies and proof-of-concept work with the Institute of System Level Integration (iSLI).
EDTC Feasibility Award, EDTC Feasibility Award aims to kick-start a relationship between small companies and University groups that have not previously collaborated.
First Step Awards – University of Glasgow, This scheme funds partnerships involving feasibility studies between a Scottish SME and researchers from the University of Glasgow, aimed at creating long-term collaborations, particularly new partnerships.
Innovation Voucher Scheme - Scottish Funding Council , The scheme is aimed at building relationships between SMEs (Small to Medium sized Enterprises) and HEIs (Higher Education Institutes) in Scotland.
Innovation Voucher Scheme Follow on Funding - Scottish Funding Council , The scheme is aimed at building relationships between SMEs (Small to Medium sized Enterprises) and HEIs (Higher Education Institutes) in Scotland.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Short KTPs, Shorter KTPs aim to address more short-term, tactical business issues.
SMART:Scotland, This scheme provides a source of funds for companies who wish to improve their competitiveness by developing new, highly innovative and commercially viable products or processes, to increase their markets or become more competitive.