‘Knowledge Transfer’ is the term used to describe the transfer of skills and intellectual property from academia to industry, between research disciplines and from industry to academia. Government support for Knowledge Transfer aims to support increased economic performance by stimulating innovation in UK businesses. Long-term R&D investment is regarded as a causal indicator of long-term profitability. This drive within government is often referred to as the ‘innovation agenda’.

Technology translation is a fashionable term for the activity that enables public sector technologies to be “translated” into the private sector. This requires an understanding of the languages and cultures of research and business, and a respect for both modes of thought. In our experience, results are achieved through this respect, an action-oriented approach and a “deal-making” level of personal interaction with the parties.

• We deliver practical, hands-on, sales and marketing oriented Innovation Advisory Services, interfacing with industry and academia
• Our methodology delivers a true combination of business needs ‘pull’ and technology ‘push’
  
• We have a strong knowledge of public and private sector technology scene and funding support, but retain our business-focused attitude
  
• We implement measures to ensure knowledge retention
  Our ethos is to work “from within” - as part of our clients’ Knowledge Transfer teams
  
• We are action-oriented, not a consultancy
  The Qi3 team provides a flexible pool of skills, experiences and technology backgrounds
  
• We provide value-for-money, working within your budget and delivering results to agreed performance metrics
  
• We have a consistent, ethical approach and follow the Nolan Principles
  
• We provide a fresh perspective, stimulate new thoughts and practices

We deliver a number of Innovation Advisory Services on behalf of government agencies and undertake occasional strategic projects on issues of industry engagement, Knowledge Transfer strategy, establishment of Technology Seed and Early Stage Venture Finance, market and technology mapping.