• "Through constant collaborative experimentation Aspect discovers new pathways to impact"

    Since 2018, we’ve been actively experimenting! Through the Aspect Testbed, we offer seed funding for collaborative projects that propel the boundaries of SHAPE research innovation forward

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    We’re constantly exploring new ways to stimulate innovation across Testbed activities

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    Below, you’ll discover details of remarkable projects we’ve supported throughout the years. The insights gleaned from these projects often shape our training programmes and materials, enriching our offerings with valuable knowledge and experiences from across the Network

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    Building on ABC: Co-creating an online training resource for social sciences researchers

    Phase 2

    Building on ABC: Co-creating an online training resource for social sciences researchers

    Piloting a comprehensive Knowledge Exchange training programme.

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    Building on Social Sciences Commercialisation Pipeline

    Phase 2

    Building on Social Sciences Commercialisation Pipeline

    Creating capacity for engagement.

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    Business Engagement Sector ‘Deep Dives’

    Phase 1

    Business Engagement Sector ‘Deep Dives’

    Exploring challenges related to industry and academic engagement.

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    Case Studies

    Phase 1

    Case Studies

    Showcasing innovation from across the Aspect network.

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    Co-designing the Mobilise Carer Assessment Platform with/for Carers

    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.

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    Consulting Exchange: University collaboration

    Phase 2

    Consulting Exchange: University collaboration

    Accelerating the successful development of entrepreneurial activity across HEIs.

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    Design for Social Entrepreneurship

    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.

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    Digital Information Literacy Programme for Schools

    Phase 1

    Digital Information Literacy Programme for Schools

    Creating a pilot teacher training resource to combat online misinformation.

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    ENT COP

    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.

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    Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping

    Phase 1

    Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mapping

    Identifying and mapping relevant resources for entrepreneurs and alumni.

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    Entrepreneurship Workshop Series & Mini- Projects

    Phase 1

    Entrepreneurship Workshop Series & Mini- Projects

    A series of six workshops aimed at developing social innovation-based entrepreneurial activities.

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    FastFrame

    Phase 2

    FastFrame

    Enabling new software concepts to be market tested and de-risked.

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    Games Hub Phase 2

    Phase 2

    Games Hub Phase 2

    Building networks in the development of research-based games.

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    Games Hub Phase 3

    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.

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    Glasgow Mini-Projects

    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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    HMP Parc Supporting Families’ (PSF)

    Phase 2

    HMP Parc Supporting Families’ (PSF)

    Capacity building within Custodial and Detention Services.

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    In Place of War

    Phase 3

    In Place of War

    The proposed project seeks to explore the possibilities of commercialising education programmes that emerged from an AHRC funded project, In Place of War (IPOW) at the University of Manchester.

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