Interface brings together business and Scottish academic communities to accelerate innovation by building strong, collaborative partnerships.

They connect businesses, third and public sector organisations with academics across Scotland to drive inclusive growth, solve real-world business challenges, and deliver impactful research.

Interface have a dedicated Innovation Engagement team with national reach throughout Scotland. They’ll work closely with your organisation to find you the most relevant skills and academic expertise from Scotland’s universities, colleges and research institutes.

Interface also administers Scottish Funding Council Innovation Vouchers and can identify numerous funding opportunities to help offset the cost of your project.

Yes, if you:

• are looking to become a registered business
• have an idea which will lead to a new product, service or process and are lacking in-house knowledge, skills or expertise
• have a project which requires academic expertise to take it to the next level

This is a free and impartial service.

This service is available to all business, social enterprises, public and third sector organisations from all sectors across Scotland, the UK and internationally.

Each proposal is unique, and timing will be discussed once an initial enquiry has been made.

Visit the Interface website for more information and complete our webform so that we can connect you with the right person to take the next step.