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Dianne Dundas. 26.09.2013. WHAT IS FUSION?. WHAT IS FUSION?. Company Improved capability. Company Improved capability. Cross Border Partnership. Cross Border Partnership. Technology and Knowledge Transfer. Technology and Knowledge Transfer. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Dianne Dundas26.09.2013
Innovative project central to company’s needs
WHAT IS FUSION?
Company Improved capability
College Increased
relevance to industry
GraduateFast track
career
Cross Border Partnership
Technologyand Knowledge Transfer
Partnership with benefits for all
Innovative project central to company’s needs
College Increased
relevance to industry
GraduateFast track
career
Company Improved capability
WHAT IS FUSION?
Cross Border Partnership
Technologyand Knowledge Transfer
Partnership with benefits for all
The range of services offered include the following: • Consultancy• Process design & assessment• Process troubleshooting• Analytical services• Co-development partnerships• Education & training
For further information call at the stand in the exhibition area of the Bridging Borders Event or visit www.qub.ac.uk/pprc Dr Nicholas Dunne Email: [email protected]
QUB Polymer Processing Research CentreResearch in various aspects of polymers, including their processing, has been carried out in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast for over 25 years during which time substantial investment has been made in establishing and maintaining state of the art processing and analytical facilities.
In addition to undertaking industrially relevant research and development into new polymeric materials and processes, the Centre has a central supporting role to much of the more strategic and longer term polymer research undertaken in the Advanced Materials & Processing Research Cluster at Queen’s University. Led by Dr Nicholas Dunne, Director of the Advanced Materials & Processing Research Cluster, the Centre has an extensive suite of material processing and characterisation equipment managed and run by a strong team of specialised and highly experienced engineers combining a variety of functions from working directly with industry on commercially relevant problems to training research staff, students and industrial personnel.
From brainstorming new ideas for projects to developing entire new processes right through extensive pilot plant trials before ultimately implementing these new developments into full scale production plants, PPRC works side by side with industrial and academic partners from across the world in the development of new processes and innovative products and provides input to the implementation of new technologies.
Applied Polymer Technologies (APT) Athlone Institute of
Technology
Pilot and Production scale Injection Moulding, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Extrusion and Compounding Lines
Advanced Analytical Facilities for materials research, testing and troubleshooting.
Design, Rapid Prototyping and Micro-Moulding Capabilities
www.technologygateway.ie
The Irish Centre for Composites (Icomp),
University of Limerick
Resourced by highly qualified scientists and engineers.
Carry out world class composite research in innovation and technology transfer.
Comprehensive suite of modern equipment and facilities for composite materials research.
www.icomp.ie
Abcon Industrial Products and PPRC, QUB
Turnover increased by 15% during the project as a result of increased sales and efficiency savings.
An average increase in turnover of 38% per annum projected over the next 3 years.
Established a new Quality Assurance department with 2 dedicated staff.
Established a new Rubber Lining Project. Graduate gained Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice. Graduate accepted position with company as a Product Engineer. 2 additional jobs created.
On average each company benefits from £1 million worth of sales or savings
How Can FUSION Help SMEs?Typically Through FUSION Companies Can: Develop new innovative products
Enhance existing products
Streamline production processes
Introduce product design capability
Integrate IT systems
Improve environmental performance
Company Costs Budget £Budget € Graduate employment costs (50%)* £16,500 €19,500 Graduate training and development £1,500 €1,800 Expenses (graduate travel, equipment) £3,000 €3,600 University/College Costs University/College support £18,750 €22,500 University/College travel & subsistence £3,000 €3,600 Preparation of proposal £1,500
€1,800 TOTAL £44,250
€52,800*SME pays remaining 50% of Graduate employment costs i.e. £16.5k/€19.5k over 18 mthsInterTradeIreland will match company cost of £16.5k/€19.5k with £44.25k/€52.8k (73% grant)
Very Attractive Support Package(Example below is for 18 month Project)
What Else Does InterTradeIrelandContribute?
Cost of Masterclass and other support to help with FUSION application process Project management costs for experienced consultant to oversee project Cost for provision of FUSION helpline to provide additional advice Costs for the Graduate’s Postgraduate Diploma course at QUB Costs for recruitment of the Graduate on all of the leading graduate job websites in Ireland and
NI.
Additional hidden support worth approx £25k/€30k on top of cash grant of £44.25k/€52.8k
Management Training for Graduates
Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Management Delivered and accredited by the William J Clinton Leadership Institute in
QUB 5 modules over 1 year combined with FUSION practical work Modules
Strategic Management Financial Management Marketing New Venture Creation and Entrepreneurial Management Performance and HR Management/Organisational Behaviour
Grooms graduate for senior management positions in the future.Management course helps to attract a high calibre graduate for your company
Foot In the Door Campaign
Access to much wider reservoir of world-class R&D facilities in our Universities, Colleges and Research Centres across the Island of Ireland.
Increased performance, capability and profit for company Opportunity to attract and retain high calibre graduates Become part of FUSION network/community Opportunities for strategic alliances through FUSION
Over 400 companies have successfully participated in FUSION since 2002Over 70% of graduates remain with host company after FUSION.
Next Steps
If you would like to hear more about FUSION please get in touch and our local consultant will follow up with a visit to your premises to:
• Find out more about your business• Explain the application process for FUSION• Help you scope a suitable project and• Find the right academic partner to work with your company
Spark innovation in your business with FUSION
Overcoming Company Concerns
• Innovation is high risk• The FUSION package and support minimises this risk
• Collaborative Innovation is long term• Regular closing dates for FUSION applications and quick turnaround time to approval
means we work at your pace• Application forms can take up valuable company time
• Onus is put on academic partner to fill in application form• Low success rate with applications
• Over 80% of applications are approved
Why Innovate?
• Government support for companies that innovate• Innovation distinguishes between leader and follower• Innovation is not just about developing new novel products• Innovation can be radical or incremental• Innovation can be new to the world or new to you
Any Questions?