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Primary bottleneck: Foundational Inputs to System Dynamics
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Strong (4+)Moderate (3–4)Weak (<3)|Healthy flowStressedBreak-0.7Score change
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Subject
Exeter, DEV
Report
Local Economic Intelligence Report
Assessment
Quick Assessment
Perspective
University / Research Perspective
Generated
Mar 1, 2026
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Consider piloting a 'Researcher-in-Residence' programme where the University of Exeter co-funds placements for post-doctoral researchers or faculty members inside high-potential local companies for 6-12 month applied research projects.Consider creating a 'University Innovation Voucher' scheme, managed by Exeter Innovation, that provides startups and SMEs with subsidised access to specific, high-value University of Exeter labs, testing facilities, and analytics equipment.Look into establishing 'Industry Challenge' streams within relevant University of Exeter Masters and PhD programmes, where local companies and organisations propose real-world problems that become the focus of student dissertation projects.