Commercialisation and knowledge transfer
In some instances information will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, or information which, if released, may substantially prejudice the commercial interests of any person, endanger the physical or mental health or the safety of an individual, substantially prejudice the effective conduct of public affairs or constitute an actionable breach of confidence.
Support arrangements
UHI supports commercialisation of the knowledge generated by its research activities through its Knowledge Transfer team, this includes:
- IP advice guidance
- Assistance in collaborating with industry
- Assistance in finding funding for near market research projects
- Guidance on Proof of Concept awards and prototyping
- Advice in spinning out a new company
- Help in market analysis/feasibility studies
- Assistance in writing business plans
- Locating financial assistance at each stage in the commercialisation process
- Grant application analysis for potential Commercialisation and IP issues.
Contact information
Who you should contact for information about UHI's commercialisation activities:
- UHI Research Office (Dr Joe Irvine)
- Individual contacts at academic partners
Commercialisation funding
Statistical information on the major sources of UHI's funding for commercialisation and knowledge transfer:
SHEFC Knowledge Transfer Grant
- 2007-08 - £511,000
- 2008-09 - £668,000
- 2009-10 - £959,000
Commercialisation resources
No resources such as science parks or incubator facilities currently exist within UHI centrally although UHI’s Academic Partner, SAMS UHI does now have such facilities.
Commercialisation outcomes
Please contact the appropriate academic partner for statistical information about commercialisation of their research activities. Alternatively please contact the research and commercialisation manager, Dr Joe Irvine.
Consultancy services
You can get information about UHI's consultancy services by contacting Dr Joe Irvine in the UHI Research Office.
Knowledge exchange
UHI aims to enable businesses in the Highlands and Islands to develop new products, processes and business ideas through accessing the knowledge, expertise and know-how available in Scotland’s academic sector.
