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The Innovation Portal

The Innovation Portal has been established to promote and foster productive knowledge transfer between the Universities of Dundee and Abertay, The James Hutton Institute (formerly SCRI and the Macaulay Land Research Institute) and Scottish industry. Its aim is to improve the competitiveness of local businesses by bringing together innovative companies with scientists, technologists and engineering experts keen to apply their expertise to the needs of industry.

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What can we do for you?

Sectors & Services

Agriculture

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Expertise profiles are available for all sectors.

Events for your sector


We offer a wide range of sector specific events and workshops. Hear experts from academia and industry discussing the relevant issues.

Find out more about coming events

Funding Innovation

Jamie Henderson - Manager

Find out how your project could receive up to £5000 from our very own Small Grants Scheme.

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Strength in numbers: A solid partnership

The Innovation Portal draws on knowledge and expertise from the University of Abertay Dundee, the University of Dundee and The James Hutton Institute and receives funding from ERDF and SEEKIT.


                                 

LinkedIn

The Innovation Portal is now on LinkedIn. Follow us or join our group to get the latest information and discussions.

Innovation Portal on LinkedIn

Coming Events

Portal News

TSB launched a £2m “Technology-inspired innovation” competition for feasibility funding.

The TSB Technology-inspired innovation competition for feasibility funding is for studies designed to stimulate innovation and to help ensure that small and micro businesses in the UK are well equipped to respond to society's current and future challenges Read More...

TSB - Government to invest up to 2 Million in UK's small and micro businesses.

The Government is to invest up to £2 million to stimulate and support technological innovation by the UK’s small and micro businesses. Opens 12 March 2012, applications must be submitted by 11 April 2012. Read More...

Increased investment in life sciences

An Innovation Fund which will invest £600,000 over the next three years to help support life sciences development, was announced on 9 February by Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon. Read More...

'A crucial role to play' — Dundee told it has a bright future in green jobs

Alex Salmond says Dundee's confirmation as a key location for offshore renewables manufacturing is a ''wonderful statement'' about the city's future. Read More...

The MacRobert Award 2012

The MacRobert Award 2012. The UK's premier award for innovation in engineering, £50,000 prize for winning team. Closing date for applications 21st January 2012. Read More...