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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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Engaged Leadership: Leveraging Industry to Advance Research Impact | A UIDP Executive Learning Program 9 December - 11 December, 2026
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UIDP Bay Area Forum 2027 14 January, 2027
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UIDP Orlando 2027 5 October - 7 October, 2027
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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.

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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: UIDP Town Hall Series: Advancing the Conversation on DOE’s Genesis Mission
Start: 2026-05-06T13:00:00-04:00
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Don’t miss this opportunity to clarify key considerations and get your questions answered about the Genesis Mission. Open to member representatives.

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