Lubricating the innovation supply chain

Lubricating the innovation supply chain

Hartwell, A.P.
Gardner, D.
Boardman, D.I.

2010-10-27

This paper will use a case study to show how a University has engaged in a national networking programme to support innovations in Resource Efficiency. It examines what benefits have accrued from the programme business, the academic community and the UK economy. It demonstrates that by utilising a synthesis of industrial and academic experience a University can act as strong networking agent and through a combination of skill sets make a significant contribution to the innovation supply chain. The Technology Strategy Board is an executive non-departmental public body that was established by the UK Government in 2006. Its vision is for the UK to be a leader in innovation and a magnet for innovative businesses, where technology is applied rapidly, effectively and sustainably to create wealth and enhance quality of life. The Knowledge Transfer Networks were established to catalyse the innovation supply chain. This paper describes how the University of Birmingham engaged in the delivery of the Resource Efficiency KTN and reviews the outcomes from the first three years of the programme. It will demonstrate that this has been a win-win relationship with the University benefiting from improved connections and networking with research and development funding programmes and the RE-KTN benefiting from the University?s knowledge and academic links. It will illustrate how the combined skills of the programme partners supported the delivery of a wide range of target metrics were delivered through the activities of the KTN and how innovations have been facilitated through networking and collaboration.

Innovation
Knowledge
Transfer
Research
Networking

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