
Minister visits innovative companies
Mr Jamie Hepburn, Minister for Higher Education, Further Education, Youth Employment and Training, visited two companies with sustainability and environmental impact at the heart of what they do. These businesses have been supported by Interface, specialists in knowledge exchange, who connect innovative thinkers to Scottish academics.
Read MoreElite, unique and making an impact
14 November 2019
Our recently published Annual Review for 2018-19, gives a flavour of the many faces of knowledge exchange, where businesses and academics collaborate for research and development to prove early stage concepts or gain valuable information to deliver a competitive edge.
Read MoreAnnual Review 2018-2019
28 October 2019
2018-19 was a highly successful year for Interface, inspiring and facilitating a record number of business-academic collaborations and supporting long-term partnerships for economic and societal impacts, transforming lives locally and globally.
Read MoreA healthy appetite for food innovation
09 October 2019
By Rachel Mirfattahi, Sector Engagement Executive – Food & Drink, Interface
Read MoreMaking an impact: the 5th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards launch
02 October 2019
Applications are being sought from all Scottish universities, research institutes and colleges, as well as businesses and organisations, demonstrating research and development and innovation-led partnerships which have had a positive impact on the economy, society or the environment.
Read MoreHistoric photographs of bygone era added to museum collection
21 August 2019
A Scottish museum’s internationally significant collection of photographs has been expanded and preserved for future generations, thanks to Interface’s connections.
Read MoreHarnessing the mega trends of tourism
18 July 2019
Whether you are jetting off to sunnier climes on your holiday, or having a well-earned staycation, one thing is for sure: Scotland will continue to welcome thousands of visitors from overseas and domestic markets.
Read MoreOver £6m awarded to support business innovation in Scotland
10 July 2019
A funding programme which helps business collaborate with Scotland’s universities and colleges has awarded over £6 million to boost innovation.
Read MoreA problem shared is a problem halved
23 May 2019
A range of collaborative projects involving Interface are bringing about positive results across the food & drink, tourism and creative industries sectors.
Read MoreGet set, go-innovate – protecting sporting ambition
24 April 2019
From sporting icons protecting their brands to companies forging ahead with new technologies, materials and training equipment to deliver a more competitive edge, the world of sport is big business.
Read MoreFinancial incentives to create powerful partnerships
27 March 2019
Facilitating partnerships between academics and businesses is the core mission of the Interface team.
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