Consulting as a targeted route for academic-industry collaboration and opportunity for skills development in translational materials research and other disciplines

Abstract

Academic led consultancy is an effective way for researchers to develop strong links with industry and experience the market requirements for new materials and devices first-hand. Industrial clients benefit from the targeted and swift application of existing university expertise to overcome bottle-necks in product development and application. To support these claims, Fiona Jamieson, business development executive at Imperial Consultants (ICON), talks through her role in finding solutions for clients and highlights the skills development that participants gain in knowledge translation.