| Knowledge and innovation 
                              are significant driving forces behind economic growth. 
                              At Heriot-Watt University we are linked to the needs 
                              of industry. Our aim is to share our research knowledge 
                              and expertise to benefit the wider economy. 
 The Heriot-Watt Innovative Manufacturing Research 
                              centre and its umbrella structure the James Watt 
                              Institute for High Value Manufacturing are ideally 
                              placed to deliver advanced research that can provide 
                              the manufacturing sector with the stimulus to create 
                              new products and services, enter new markets and 
                              ultimately stay ahead of the competition.
 
 The long term vision is to perform research into 
                              new and innovative technologies that are easily 
                              adaptable by Industry.
 
 New and Innovative ideas and technical know-how 
                              from the institute members can help you improve 
                              the profitability or lifetime of your existing products 
                              and services. In addition, creative thinking can 
                              lead to new product development and innovative business 
                              solutions.
 
 The Heriot-Watt Innovative Manufacturing research 
                              centre provides the opportunity for companies to 
                              engage on projects which target industrial manufacturing 
                              needs and can range from feasibility studies to 
                              long term collaborations.
 
 There are also numerous sources of funding available 
                              to help facilitate research and development projects 
                              and our business development staff are able to assist 
                              you in finding the right funding to meet your needs.
 
 Identifying 
                              Funding Opportunities - pdf
 
 The Institute has a wide range of facilities that 
                              are available to industry. We can work with you 
                              to provide access to the most appropriate facilities 
                              and specialist technical staff.
 
 Access 
                              to Specialist Equipment - pdf
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