Collaborations are key to innovation: Is there a national manufacturing strategy in place to facilitate collaborative working models?
There is a substantial amount of pressure via government initiatives to drive forward a collaborative model of R&D, and a number of organisations have been put in place to facilitate this model of working and to ensure that the UK manufacturing industry is doing its utmost to strive for innovation. The key is to be aware of the appropriate institutions and networks that could help you on the right path. The MAS-SW can act as a signpost for a relevant support groups, collaborative networks, specialists, or educational institutions, and also provide advice on any funded or subsidised research.
