Using novel experimental approaches to boost science commercialisation success:
A pilot Study (NEXT)
Researchers around the world are constantly producing new discoveries. But for this knowledge to lead to innovation and growth, they often need to work with industry partners. So promoting effective collaboration between researchers and businesses is of critical importance. Until now, there has been surprisingly little evidence of the interventions needed to facilitate this collaboration. With the ATTRACT Next project IGL, in partnership with with researchers from the Barcelona School of Economics and Esade, seeks to advance experimental research in this space.
Outputs
Handbook Experimentation in University-Industry Collaboration
This handbook presents a wide range of experimental ideas, intentionally mixing small-scale experiments that are easier to implement with more ambitious larger-scale experiments that could still be conducted within an institution.
Accelerating experimentation towards university–industry collaboration
As part of the project and a practical test of the feasibility of using experimental approaches (and randomised experiments in particular) to boost university-industry collaboration, we set up the University-Industry Impact Accelerator. Discover more by reading our insights blog.
Using experimentation to boost university–industry collaboration
This paper published in the CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation (CIJ) addresses the issue of University-Industry collaboration by exploring the potential of experimental research and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to enhance partnerships between universities and industry.
Numbers
70+
institutions reached
18
R&D projects engaged
12
innovation agencies involved
3
experimental pilots
100+
experimental ideas
1
University-Industry Collaboration Handbook