Support for Industry-University

CollaborationCollaboration is essential, we’re here to help

Loren WalkerDirector, Office of Research Developmentloren@research.umass.edu 577-3726

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Types of Industry-University Relationships Industry-initiated research projects or programs

• SBIR• Direct sponsorship of research

University-initiated, federally supported research in collaboration with industry partners

Intellectual Property Licensing

Specialized agreements

• Research Services (e.g. use of analytical facilities)• Sample Evaluation• Materials Transfer Agreement• Master agreement

NOTE: Individual consulting agreements are external to UMass

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Five Steps to Establish Industry-University PartnershipsWorking with INDUSTRY partners Working with UNIVERSITY partners

1. Research and identify possible partners, e.g.

Talk with colleagues and former students in industry

2. Connect with industry scientists and engineers, e.g.

Ask colleagues for intros/attend meetings featuring industry speakers

3. Get to know industry researchers and build relationships, e.g.

Invite industry researchers to campus

4. Exchange concepts and Ideas

Keep talking. This takes time.

5. Work out a project that is of mutual interest

Establish a formal relationship

1. Research and identify possible partners, e.g.

Read pubs, websites; attend academic conferences

2. Connect with a UMass Amherst faculty member

Study up, then email or call

3. Get to know the academic department or center/institute and the individual faculty member(s)

Get a meeting to ID areas of common interest

4. Exchange concepts and ideas

Keep talking. This takes time.

5. Work out a project that is of mutual interest

Establish a formal relationship

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Fast Track to University-Industry Collaboration New industry Sponsored Research Agreement short

form

New standard SBIR agreement

• Reduced F&A rate for Phase I SBIR subcontracts

Specialized agreements

One call will get you connected – (413) 577-3726