Collaboration between businesses and universities
‘Knowledge transfer’ is what happens when businesses collaborate with the knowledge base (universities, further education colleges, and research & technology organisations). By working together on specific projects, the commercial and academic sectors can help each other to resolve challenges, create new products and services, and become more competitive and more profitable. Yorkshire Forward is involved in partnering with, supporting and funding several initiatives designed to promote knowledge transfer for the economic benefit of the Yorkshire & Humber region—and many of these carry grant funding.
Access the Knowledge Base
There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise residing in the region's knowledge base institutions such as universities, further education colleges and public sector research organisations. Tapping into this expertise can help your business in many ways; in solving problems, exploring new ideas, and testing and verifying new products, processes or services. More
Access the region’s Centres of Industrial Collaboration
Collaboration is the key to successful innovation and the Yorkshire Forward Centres of Industrial Collaboration can help to unlock the cutting edge technical expertise and specialist resources you need to drive your innovation process forward. More
Tap into academic expertise in micro- & nanotechnology
Businesses can use Yorkshire Forward’s micro- and nanotechnologies programme to access the world-leading micro- and nanotechnology expertise and facilities in the region’s universities. More
Welcome to the Yorkshire Science and Technology Network
Innovative companies and commercially minded academics can join the Yorkshire Science & Technology Network. Regular networking events bring them together to share ideas and to hear world-renowned speakers. More
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships bring research organisations, businesses and post-graduate students together on projects designed to solve particular business challenges. More
Knowledge Transfer Networks
Knowledge Transfer Networks bring together businesses and academic institutions for networking, information & news, funding opportunities and chance to shape national policy. More
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