There is an abundance of world-class facilities and specialist equipment throughout Scotland's universities, research institutes and colleges. Interface can source and connect you to these facilities which are available for business research and development (R&D) projects.

With the knowledge of the in-house trained experts, businesses can access a wide range of specialist facilities across different fields and subject areas to help you create, develop, test and analyse products.

The types of facilities available for commercial use include:

• 3D printing
• animation
• clean labs
• digital textile printing
• forging
• environmental chambers
• laser cutting
• laser scanning
• looms
• material testing
• microelectromechanical systems
• microscopy
• modelling and simulation
• multimedia studios
• nutrition labs
• sensory suites
• virtual reality
• wave simulators

Using university facilities is part of a commercial service package which provides full support to businesses, to:

• access the highly specialist facilities and equipment
• receive assistance, training and knowledge from the in-house trained experts
• build a relationship with an academic and a university within your field of expertise
• understand reporting and translation of the results and outcomes
• consult on further services for potential follow-on projects

Yes, if you:

• require access to specialist facilities or equipment
• need assistance, knowledge and expert advice from an academic partner

There is no cost to apply.

The cost of accessing specialist facilities and equipment will be dependent on your requirements.

All businesses, social enterprises, public and third sector organisations that would like to undertake research and development projects.

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

Please submit an enquiry and an adviser will be in touch to discuss your needs.