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UIDP Perspectives: Innovation Ecosystems

A high-level overview of innovation ecosystems An innovation ecosystem is an interconnected, dynamic network of stakeholders and resources focused on catalyzing the discovery, development, and deployment of new technologies and […]

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Strategies for Managing Confidential Information

Exploring the structure and function of the academic-facing portion of a corporate research organization

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Researcher Guidebook | Download Your Copy

A practical handbook to help corporate and academic researchers work together more effectively.

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Researcher Guidebook

A practical handbook to help corporate and academic researchers work together more effectively.

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NSF Funding Opportunities Involving Industry

NSF programs of interest to UIDP members and the opportunities for companies to engage. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering […]

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Joint Solicitations Comparison Tables

The tables below focus on a relatively novel research funding approach in which the U.S. National Science Foundation co-creates and co-funds research solicitations with companies. Government and industry co-funding calls […]

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Joint Solicitations

Industry Investments in Government-Issued Calls for Research Proposals This UIDP Guide focuses on a relatively novel research funding approach in which the U.S. National Science Foundation co-creates and co-funds research […]

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UIDP Perspectives: NDA/CDA 101

The basics of non-disclosure agreements and confidential disclosure agreements The introductory information provided in this document is intended to be shared with academic and industry researchers who may not know […]

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Universities Offering Upfront IP Terms

A list of schools and sample agreements using upfront IP terms Upfront IP (sometimes called monetized IP) is the practice of academic institutions offering companies the opportunity to fix the […]

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Upfront IP Quick Guide

An IP approach where the financial terms for the use of foreground IP generated from an industry-sponsored research project are negotiated and paid for in advance A number of universities […]

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