Media Release: Last chance to book a place at Technology Showcase 2009

“Bridging the gap between academia and business the event will highlight the range of technology and expertise on offer through the university’s knowledge transfer project KIT-OUT.”

Says Derek Gallaher, project manager based at the university: “We have been very successful, particularly in the small and medium enterprise sector, in getting companies who have never worked with universities before to engage with us. More than 300 businesses have engaged with KIT-OUT in the last two-and-half years.

“Companies get confused with the idea of R&D, especially small-and-medium-sized companies who think research and development is something only big organisations do.

“But often small companies are at the forefront of innovation and all they need is a little push in helping them to realise their goals.”

Businesses of all sizes are welcome to attend Technology Showcase 2009 where they can talk to companies who have already undertaken collaborative knowledge transfer projects with academic experts.

Companies and individuals with project ideas or new products under development will be able to discuss innovation grants, funding opportunities and other business development assistance available from a range of public sector support bodies.

Further information can be found at http://www.kit-out.org or call 0141 331 8458.

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