Making Connections with Academic Partners Apps - Design, Development and Marketing of Mobile Applications 3rd November 2011 Dr Alan Feighery Interface - The knowledge connection for business

Interface – The Matchmaker for Business Direct Contact Via events, social media, word of mouth, press, etc Business Community Academic Partners All Scottish Universities & Research Institutions Referrals Via Intermediary organisations Interface is a free matchmaking service that connects businesses quickly and easily to world class expertise, skills and research facilities available in all Scotland’s Universities and Research Institutes. If you are looking for potential collaborators to solve a problem, drive innovation or help your business development activities, Interface will carefully establish your requirements and introduce you to the perfect academic partner.

Interface – The Matchmaker for Business Company contacts Interface Identify suitable partners Establish capability & capacity Company selects partner Facilitate introductions Monitor progress

Case Studies Sitekit Solutions Ltd Quality Scotland The Interface iPhone app ‘InterfaceOn’ was released in July 2011 and is available to download from iTunes

SFC Innovation Voucher Scheme £1000 - £5000 grant to offset the costs of the collaborative project with one of Scotland’s HE institutions Open to all SMEs with main business operations in Scotland (SC number) Matched scheme, with cash or in-kind Quick/simple application process, approx. 2 wks approval The project should: Lead to new products, services or processes Benefit the business, institution and Scottish economy Encourage new partnerships and long-term relationships

iPhone app - InterfaceOn @InterfaceOnline www.interface-online.org.uk Louise@interface-online.org.uk iPhone app - InterfaceOn