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UIDP is a solutions-oriented organization where our members identify issues impacting university-industry (U-I) relations and opportunities to develop new approaches to working together. UIDP has been helping improve the quality of U-I partnerships since 2006.

UIDP provides members – including many of the world's most innovative companies and world-class research universities – with an opportunity to increase the success of U-I collaborations and research projects.

The UIDP team includes leading experts on U-I partnerships and collaboration.

The UIDP board includes representatives from some of the world's finest research-focused companies and universities.

Learn how nonmembers can engage with UIDP by speaking, leading workshops, sponsoring events, hosting webinars, co-authoring publications, or becoming Community Partners.

UIDP established its consulting firm, UI Collab, in response to member requests for customized consulting services to address institution-specific opportunities and challenges.

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Our membership comprises top-tier innovation companies and world-class research universities: organizations committed to active participation in pursuit of excellence in U-I collaboration and partnership.

Our members include top innovation companies and research universities around the world. See the membership list.

UIDP’s Community Partners are organizations and agencies that are not eligible for general membership, but whose mission and work are complementary to UIDP.

UIDP Member Sponsors play a crucial role as we expand our services to meet member needs. Together, we accomplish more!

Membership with the UIDP is institutional meaning any employee of a UIDP Member Organization can gain full access to membership services, resources and participate in our activities as a member representative.

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UIDP Japan 2026 12 November, 2026
8:30 AM/7:00 PM
Engaged Leadership: Leveraging Industry to Advance Research Impact | A UIDP Executive Learning Program 9 December - 11 December, 2026
8:30 AM/3:00 PM

UIDP Bay Area Forum 2027 14 January, 2027
8:00 AM/5:30 PM

Organizations can increase their visibility within the UIDP community by sponsoring UIDP meetings, regional events, workshops and other educational programming.

As part of its activities in support of UIDP members and for the betterment of the general academic, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors, UIDP regularly offers webinars on topical areas of interest.

Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars
Strengthen and Modernize Initiative (SAMI)
Partnership Advantage Network
ERVA, the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance
HBCU Initiative

UIDP's nationwide pilot initiative designed to enhance STEM doctoral education through joint co-investment, dissertation-integrated research, and cross-sector mentorship between universities and industry partners

UIDP's initiative to strengthen and modernize cross-sector partnerships and dramatically increase impact from collaborative innovation.

Strengthen higher education–industry partnerships with PAN, a professional community offering peer learning, industry insights, practical resources, and more.

The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA), is a UIDP-administered initiative with funding support from the National Science Foundation Engineering Directorate.

The purpose of the UIDP HBCU Initiative is to develop guidance that provides representatives from companies, federal agencies, HBCUs, and other universities with best practices for developing a mutually beneficial engagement strategy.

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Name: Beyond Basic: Aligning Innovation Ecosystems with the New Defense Acquisition Landscape
Start: 2027-03-04T08:30:00+09:00
End: 2027-03-04T17:00:00+09:00
Location: Washington, DC

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January 2027
UIDP Bay Area Forum 2027

January 14, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm PST

Synopsys 800 N Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

The UIDP Bay Area Forum is a one-day, in-person gathering for senior leaders to explore bold strategies for research and innovation. Join us in Silicon Valley for candid dialogue and actionable insights on cross-sector collaboration.
March 2027
Beyond Basic: Aligning Innovation Ecosystems with the New Defense Acquisition Landscape

March 4, 2027 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm JST

Washington, DC Washington, DC, United States

Join UIDP and leaders from across the defense innovation ecosystem for a one-day convening focused on the partnerships, infrastructure, and institutional strategies needed to accelerate the transition of defense innovation.