Disruptive technologies are taking a leading role in university research and development. The reason for this is they can be extremely effective in helping organisations overcome many major scientific discovery barriers.

Overcoming Data Disconnect

There is no lack of data collection within laboratories. However, in most cases universities still handle data in a traditional siloed manner. Unfortunately, siloed data creates disconnect and slower analysis. With less knowledge transferred to team players, there is also less understanding. Consequently, the research and development project does not enjoy the insights it should from acquired datasets.

However, disruptive technologies such as cloud-based data storage is rapidly changing how researchers can overcome this challenge. Instead of fragmented siloed data, researchers store information centrally in the cloud. This improves workflows and data control. Plus, teams can better access data and collaborate, regardless of team member location.

Additionally, artificial intelligence and machine learning now extracts greater insights from this central repository. Data flows outwards more easily too, speeding analysis and reporting, and minimizing human intervention.

Managing Connectivity Issues

The complexity and range of research instruments continually expands, as does the software that drives them. This can lead to scientists spending more time learning how to operate systems and software than focusing on their scientific pursuits.

When software from various pieces of equipment don’t speak the same language, human workarounds often come into play. This may produce bottlenecks in workflows and unnecessary errors.

Fortunately, disruptive technologies are helping to connect and unify the laboratory. Less human intervention means higher productivity and more focus on science. Better data and workflows allow scientists to focus on science.

Building Capacity

Disruptive technologies are also helping universities scale up their capacity. Through simpler processes, data is processed quicker. Consequently, institutions may see results in far less time which is extremely important.

Studies show innovation powers long-term economic and private-sector growth. However, public R&D investment has not been growing as quickly private sector investment.

Since many R&D projects led by universities today are collaborations with business, time spent on a project is of great importance. Delivering results quickly is a definite advantage. Universities can take on more projects and businesses are more likely to invest.

Pairing Universities with Disruptive Technologies

Universities can no longer rely on their existing R&D process. It’s slow, inefficient, and often far too costly.

Luckily, it is possible to easily forge partnerships with appropriate innovators. By making the best use of the innovations available from industry, universities can accelerate change. Cutting-edge innovations can provide better value for money and quicker outcomes. Plus, researchers can focus on invention, not reinvention.

EarlyBirds offers institutions several avenues to help improve R&D effectiveness. These include unique programs for ad hoc or supplementary needs, as well as ongoing transformational support and an expansive marketplace of new and disruptive technologies.

EarlyBirds Innovation Ecosystem

The EarlyBirds Innovation Ecosystem is a Business-to-Business portal connecting Innovators, Early Adopters, and Subject Matter Experts. Early Adopters are leaders or influencers in an organisation eager to identify new and disruptive technologies. They want to seize opportunities, solve business challenges, or create new products and services.

The Ecosystem has a data pool of over 4 million global innovations that may already address your organisation’s challenges. Our platform can circumvent the slow and disrupted process that more traditional types of research and development (R&D) often offer. Large projects and programs can be divided into chunks based on capability requirements. Alternatively, organisations can list their challenges and request solutions from innovators.

Universities can also tap into a diverse talent pool within their region and beyond instead of relying on in-house talent alone. Most notably, we offer universities a new approach to research methodology. This approach provides better outcomes from researchers and more incentives to funders.

Whether government, industry, or the university drives R&D, better, quicker results are always beneficial. Luckily, EarlyBirds makes it easy for universities to access innovations and suitable innovators.

EarlyBirds Explorer Program

The Explorer Program is tailored towards those who need innovation as a service to supplement existing innovation programs, or to conduct innovation projects when required.

EarlyBirds Challenger Program

The Challenger Program focuses on a single organisational or technical challenge. It looks for the most relevant innovators that meet your organisational, technical, and risk requirements.

The program is run by an EarlyBirds Subject Matter Expert who identifies your key issues. The SME then searches the data pool to identify and curate options for further evaluation. The most suitable option is chosen and the SME drafts a roadmap of next steps, POC, trial, or implementation.

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EarlyBirds assists organisations find innovative solutions and appropriate disruptive technology. Our expertise extends to Education, the Public Sector, Operations & Maintenance, Manufacturing, Finance & Insurance, Energy, Cybersecurity, and more.

If you’re interested in partnering for success, please register at https://earlybirds.io/, or contact us to discuss your needs.

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