Post on 29-Dec-2015
BENEFITS
for
SME collaborating with HEI
SME collaborating with HEI
Benefits Overview
Benefits
Access to Expertise
Problem Solving
ResearchSpecialised Equipment
Specialised Equipment
Enhanced credibility
International R&D Networks
SME collaborating with HEI
Problem Solving
HR Marketing
Service
TechnologyProduct
Problem Solving, cont.
• Identify problem areas that require outside help
• What problems can a HEI help with
• HEI methodology AND Technical
• HEIs are not free – cost benefit analysis
SME collaborating with HEI
Problem Solving, cont.
SME collaborating with HEI
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Access to Technical Expertise
Do up a shopping List• What expertise you
require• What is available in a
typical university• What should be
available in local HEI?• Audit yourself• Audit your company• Educate yourself on
protocols
SME collaborating with HEI
Access to Technical Expertise
• Highly qualified expertise
• HEI network• Knowledge domino
SME collaborating with HEI
Research Capabilities
Pre-contact:• What kind of research do you
need?• Understand how universities
do research?• How do you secure a return
from university research?• Be aware of cost in time and
effort
SME collaborating with HEI
Research capability, cont.
Benefit &
Risks
Validation of ResultsCredible
Research methods
No Guarantee of Success
Dedicated Time & Resources
Access to Worldwide Research
External Costs
Ownership of IP
Valuing SME contribution
SME collaborating with HEI
Specialist Equipment
• Range of equipment
• State of the Art• Cost Effective
SME collaborating with HEI
Credibility Enhancement
SME collaborating with HEI
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International Networks
SME collaborating with HEI
Benefits Review
Benefits
Access to Expertise
Problem Solving
ResearchSpecialised Equipment
Specialised Equipment
Enhanced credibility
International R&D Networks
SME collaborating with HEI