Innovation Service
What kinds of projects will RIS support as innovation?
Our Innovation Service is being used to capture any project within °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s charitable missionÌýthat enables research or innovation activity but cannot be classified as sponsored research.
To be supported by our teams, all projects should:
- Have the right to publish results within a reasonable timeframe
- Use results for further research and teaching purposes
- Demonstrate public benefit.
Classification principles
The table below illustrates the key differences between a project classified as innovation versusÌýa sponsored research project. Ìý
Classification principles | Sponsored research | Innovation | |
---|---|---|---|
1. | The funding source should be external to and independent of °×С½ãÂÛ̳. This includes funding derived from external sources but managed by °×С½ãÂÛ̳ and funding made available by °×С½ãÂÛ̳ subsidiaries. | Yes | Yes |
2. | The project should meet the Frascati Definition of Research (novel, creative, uncertain, systematic, transferrable). | Yes | No |
3. | The project scope (objectives and plan) should be subject to external (i.e. funder) scrutiny and normally agreed upon from the outset, as required by HESA. | Yes | No |
4. | Performance-related conditions should exist. | Yes | No |
5. | Funding terms should support publication within a reasonable timeframe (maximum delay of 12 months) and allow the use of results for academic purposes. | Yes | Yes |
6. | Public benefit should not be incidental, i.e., the benefit of the funder or collaborator, if not a public body, should not significantly outweigh the benefit to the public. | Yes | Yes |
Is my project sponsored research or innovation?
Wherever possible, projects should be classified as sponsored research to maximise °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s reported research volume and the number of projects eligible to receive QR funding. Use our triage toolÌýto help you find the right °×С½ãÂÛ̳ team to support your projectÌý(°×С½ãÂÛ̳ login required). To use the tool, select 'Present' at the top-right-hand corner of the screen to begin.
You can also contactÌýyour designated Pre-Award contactÌýfor advice on the classification of your project.
Managing innovation activity in Worktribe
The processes and level of support for innovation activities are designed to follow those for sponsored research as closely as possible. When creating a project inÌýWorktribeÌýyou need toÌýselect 'Innovation'ÌýasÌýthe Project Activity Type.
There are several new project types and contract request types available. Please select the typeÌýthat most closely matches the description of your project. Costing, pricing and approval processes remain the same for both research and innovation projects. Ìý
Further guidance
- Creating an Innovation project in WorktribeÌý(°×С½ãÂÛ̳ login required)
- Creating an Innovation contract request in WorktribeÌý(°×С½ãÂÛ̳ login required)
Training
For an overview of ourÌýInnovation Service, watch our Innovation training - Faculties session video (°×С½ãÂÛ̳ login required).ÌýThe session will provide you with:
- A basic understanding of the Innovation Service offer
- An understanding of the system and processes associated with the innovation service
- The main activities within the scope of Research and Innovation Services and routes to support from other °×С½ãÂÛ̳ teams. Ìý
Guidance and support
Use the links below to find answers to our most frequently asked questions, a copy of our Innovation Service training deck and examples of case studies.