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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.

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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 London 2026 7 July - 9 July, 2026
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  • UIDP Japan 2026 12 November, 2026
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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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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.

UIDP is undertaking a year-long effort to directly address the need to strengthen and modernize university-industry partnerships through bold approaches that dramatically increase impact from collaborative innovation.

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  • January 2026

  • Wed 28

    UIDP Webinar: Shaping the Future of Pet Care | Opportunities for Research Collaboration with Nestlé Purina

    January 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
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    Join us for a company spotlight session with Nestlé Purina PetCare, as we explore how strategic collaboration is shaping the future of companion animal nutrition, health, and wellness. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • Thu 29

    UIDP Webinar: The Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing | An NSF IUCRC Overview

    January 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
    UIDP Webinar

    Join us for a dynamic webinar featuring the Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing, an NSF IUCRC led by the University of Michigan and Arizona State University. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • February 2026

  • Thu 5

    UIDP Webinar: Tax-Exempt Bonds and Sponsored Research | What You Need to Know

    February 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
    UIDP Webinar

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity on the intersection of tax-exempt bond financing and sponsored research, and what it means for structuring effective, compliant academic–industry collaborations. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • Thu 12

    UIDP Webinar: Inside Autodesk Research | Connecting Academic Innovation to Industry Impact

    February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
    UIDP Webinar

    Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how academic innovation connects with industry and how your institution can be part of what’s next with Autodesk. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • Thu 19

    UIDP Webinar: Students and Contracting Issues | What You Need to Know

    February 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
    UIDP Webinar

    Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your contracting toolkit and foster more productive university-industry collaborations. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • March 2026

  • Tue 3

    Partnerships in Practice: HBCU Initiative Webinar Series – Powering Careers: The Constellation/INROADS Roadshow | March 3, 2026

    March 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
    UIDP Webinar

    Gain valuable insights on how HBCUs are leading in research, innovation, and talent development, along with proven strategies for building and expanding impactful cross-sector partnerships. Open to member and nonmember representatives.

  • Wed 4

    UIDP Webinar: Expanding Funding Streams for STEM Education | Insights from UIDP’s I-PhD Scholars Program

    March 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
    UIDP Webinar

    Join UIDP for an informational webinar highlighting a multi-year effort to expand funding models for STEM PhD education in the United States. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • Tue 17

    U.S. Federal Legislative Update | March 17, 2026

    March 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
    UIDP Webinar

    Join us for this exclusive members-only UIDP webinar, where Leslee Gilbert of Van Scoyoc Associates will provide a timely legislative briefing on current administration priorities.

  • April 2026

  • Wed 1

    UIDP Webinar: From Classroom to Career | How Drexel Co-op Delivers Workforce-Ready Talent

    April 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
    UIDP Webinar

    Join UIDP for an interactive webinar highlighting Drexel University’s undergraduate program, Drexel Co-op. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

  • Thu 2

    UIDP Webinar: Pitch Perfect on Campus | How Universities Are Preparing Faculty for Industry Engagement

    April 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
    UIDP Webinar

    Join UIDP for an interactive webinar highlighting how universities are using Pitch Perfect, a UIDP-developed workshop curriculum, to help faculty understand the benefits and challenges of working with industry and effectively engage with prospective industry sponsors. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

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