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NCUB report finds ERDF catalysed university-business collaboration
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) has been an important source of funding for universities across the UK, enabling...
Aug 22, 2023


Share your thoughts in this short survey
The National Centre for Universities and Business aims to make konfer the best innovation brokerage tool for the R&D sector in the UK....
Jul 13, 2023


New and improved innovation hubs
We've run the searches for you! Konfer’s new and improved innovation hubs feature quick to find resources on innovation themes,...
Jun 23, 2023


Addressing human challenges through AI partnerships
The UK’s AI industry is thriving, employing more than 50,000 people and contributing £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022. Yet global...
Apr 28, 2023


Taskforce launched to tackle barriers to mobility of research staff between universities & business
Business and university leaders are joining forces to discuss the benefits of easier movement between academia and industry. The National...
Feb 27, 2023


Widening opportunities to improve animal welfare
One barrier to innovation is the difficulty in identifying potential partners. NCUB’s konfer platform overcomes this by making it easier...
Dec 14, 2022
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