Working With Business

 

Through funded projects, knowledge exchange programmes, and workforce skills development, the Research & Innovation Service delivers real regional, national and global impact.

Our Commitment to Working with External Organisations

• One point of contact for accessing academic expertise
• Funded business support and enterprise projects, that could benefit not only the community but both the academic and students professional development
• Access Government knowledge exchange schemes, such as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, R&D Awards for innovation, and InnovateUK/research council Knowledge and advice about Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
• Bespoke and accredited CPD and short course training programmes
• Consultancy expertise, facilities and specialist equipment hire, and conference and event management

The Research & Innovation Service is here to help academics, businesses and funders work together to benefit us all. Locally, Nationally and Globally.

Academics

In addition to supporting research and continued professional development, the Research & Innovation Service runs a variety of corporate enterprise projects that apply your research expertise to real-world business and societal challenges.

We support funded engagement with businesses and external organisations through a number of initiatives, including (but not limited to):

• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (www.beds.ac.uk)
• Funded Projects (www.beds.ac.uk)
• Consultancy Policy (PDF)
• Intellectual Property Policy (PDF)

What does a business engagement look like to an academic?

Do you want to work with a business or public organisation? Maybe you already have links with a company you would like to collaborate with? Whether you need an industry specific case study for your students or you would like to get involved in a multi-million pound collaboration, we can help you with any of the elements you need.

What can you expect?

View your journey breakdown and get in contact with a member of the team for a discussion.