AURIL is the professional association that represents all practitioners involved in knowledge creation, development and exchange between researchers and industry in the UK and Ireland to ensure that new ideas, technologies and innovations flow from their organisation into the market place.
SEEDA is the Government funded agency set up in 1999 responsible for the economic and social development of the South East of England - the driving force of the UK's economy.
The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) provides world-class leadership in the innovative use of Information and Communications Technology to support education and research.
The Office of Science and Innovation, within the DTI, is responsible for UK Science Policy and for funding basic research allocated via the Research Councils. It aims to maximise the contribution made by our science, engineering and technology skills and resources to the UK’s economic development, and to the quality of our lives.
UK Business Incubation is the UK's authority on the development and support of incubation environments.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council formed by Royal Charter in 2007 (by combining CCLRC and PPARC), the Science and Technology Facilities Council is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations supporting scientists and engineers world-wide
UKIPO is the official Government body responsible for Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the United Kingdom (UK). These rights include:
The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to further develop Knowledge Economy in Wales through stronger links between the Higher and Further Education Sectors and businesses of all sizes.
Inter-Company Academic Relations Group - The Inter-Company Academic Relations Group (ICARG) is one of the CBI’s main policy and best practice committees. ICARG’s primary focus is on the business-academia interface. The group is unique in that it brings together a wide range of business, government and other organisations in order to exchange ideas, network and provide a forum for regular dialogue.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) distributes public money for research and teaching to universities and colleges in England that provide higher education.
United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA)
The mission of UKSPA is to be the authoritative body on the planning, development and the creation of Science Parks that are facilitating the development and management of innovative, high growth, knowledge-based organisations.
The Association of Independent Research and Technology Organisations (airto) is the largest community of techno-business consultants and contract research organisations in Europe. It consists of some 35 independent companies with a combined annual turnover in excess of UK £1½ billion. The airto member companies together employ around 10,000 scientists and engineers.
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We are pleased to announce that following the recent membership elections the following candidates have been appointed to the IKT Board.
ProTon Europe is the largest pan-European association for knowledge transfer units within universities and other research organisations.
BDI is a not for profit yet commercially focused organisation. It brings together the 'thinkers and linkers' in the innovation space including strategic designers; brand and business owners; academics and dealmakers. These experts exchange knowledge and ethically and safely create, develop and trade Intellectual Property (IP).
National Centres for Knowledge Exchange
UNICO provides a forum for exchange and development of best practice amongst its members via meetings twice a year hosted by members' universities around the country and an electronic discussion group.
Universities: engaging with local communities