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

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

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

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 on mock-up Feedback via on early prototype

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your attention Focus group volunteers: Please: RETURN YOUR CLICKER