Here, you’ll find overviews of the exceptional projects supported by the Aspect Testbed over the years. The valuable insights gained from these initiatives are shared across our network, fostering collaboration and enhancing collective knowledge. These learnings also inform the development of our training programmes—both online and in-person—ensuring they remain at the forefront of modern advancements and expertise.
Testbed Collaborations
We’re constantly exploring new ways to stimulate innovation across Testbed activities and deepen the impact of Testbed findings; working with Higher Educational Institutions, Government bodies and private and public organisations alike
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Phase 2
Building on ABC: Co-creating an online training resource for social sciences researchers
Piloting a comprehensive Knowledge Exchange training programme.
Phase 1
Business Engagement Sector ‘Deep Dives’
Exploring challenges related to industry and academic engagement.
Phase 2
Case: Commercialising research inspired education and training programmes
Developing commercialisation strategies.
Phase 1
Co-designing the Mobilise Carer Assessment Platform with/for Carers
Supporting family and other informal carers as they adapt to caring under COVID-19 related restrictions.
Phase 2
Consulting Exchange: University collaboration
Accelerating the successful development of entrepreneurial activity across HEIs.
Phase 1
CreaTech Commercialisation Network (CTCN)
This project is establishing a collaborative network focused on commercialising creative technology (CreaTech) research. It brings together academics, TTOs, and industry partners to address shared challenges in areas such as immersive media, AI in the arts, and digital content.
Phase 2
Design for Social Entrepreneurship
Through a combination of case studies and practice based design research, the project seeks to develop and deliver a design-driven training model to support the expansion of social entrepreneurial practices within RCA students and staff.
Phase 1
Digital Information Literacy Programme for Schools
Creating a pilot teacher training resource to combat online misinformation.
Phase 3
ENT COP
ENT COP to collaborate on: developing best-practice on how we can support to international graduate entrepreneurs (IGE) effectively (re: startup and innovator visa scheme); creating framework for measurement and tracking of economic impact from SHAPE international graduate entrepreneurs (IGEs); developing policy recommendations for the scheme.
Phase 1
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping
Identifying and mapping relevant resources for entrepreneurs and alumni.
Phase 1
Entrepreneurship Workshop Series & Mini- Projects
A series of six workshops aimed at developing social innovation-based entrepreneurial activities.
Phase 1
From Insight to Impact: SHAPE Commercialisation Speaker Series
This project is piloting a cross-institutional speaker series to showcase SHAPE commercialisation and inspire academic engagement. With a focus on pipeline building, and especially relevant for HEIs that are less research commercialisation-mature, it addresses the lack of visible examples and shared learning opportunities by delivering talks featuring real-world commercialisation journeys.
Phase 3
Games Hub Phase 3
The aim of the Phase 3 extension is to increase awareness amongst SHAPE academics and professional staff about the potential and best practice in developing commercially viable outputs through games.
Phase 3
Glasgow Mini-Projects
The University of Glasgow split its funding from Aspect to support three initiatives: (1) Innovation Audit, (2) Entrepreneurship/ Challenge-led placements, and (3) Zinc and investor relationship building.
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