1. Open Innovation Exchange (OpEx) Maurice Hendrix, Brian More, Louise Marjoram, Sara de Freitas

2. Open Innovation Exchange Forum in academic-industrial community building and open innovation. Online Marketplace Virtual Showcase area Ideas Factory CU IAE staff assesses ideas using existing viability tools Social networking platform for partner matching and support Advanced partner searching facilities Possible IP protection (IP agreements) Possibly using innovative games technology

4. Platform Submit ideas Assessed by IAE Find expertise –(academic & commercial) Discuss idea Be found as expert & partner

5. Requirements gathering: questions Looking for volunteers for a focus group. –Influence design of the system (features and user interface) –Make sure the system works for you –Time required: 1 interview session (approx 1h) Feedback via email on mock-up Feedback via email on early prototype maurice.hendrix@coventry.ac.uk

6. Would you use such an online system, if CU actively supported the ideas? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Not sure

7. Are you worried about IP & want IP protection? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Not Sure

8. Are you worried about public access and do you want access control? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Not Sure

9. Would you prefer accessing the system via a 3d virtual environment or a website? 1.Website 2.3D Virtual environment 3.Not sure

10. Do you have expertise or resources to show ideas in a 3d virtual environment (Second Life, game engine)? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Not Sure

11. Would a 3d virtual showcase showing routes to market and some successful ideas bring added value? 1.Yes 2.No 3.Not Sure

12. Thank you for your attention Focus group volunteers: maurice.hendrix@coventry.ac.uk Please: RETURN YOUR CLICKER