UIDP

Orientation to UIDP Resources and Services
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Eastern Standard Time

REGISTER NOW

It’s time to engage with UIDP and find support for your role. Whether you’re a new member representative or just need to re-familiarize yourself with UIDP’s current resources and services, this interactive session can help you. Join the membership team to review your core member services. During this session you’ll meet with our membership team to walk through our resource library, projects, events, and other tools like the UIDP’s new podcasts, LIA (UIDP’s own AI Chatbot), and myUIDP (A member directory search and network). Questions are welcome to ensure you find what you need for support with your work.
CORE MEMBER SERVICES: We’ll review together.

EVENTS: view upcoming events and learn about member opportunities you can plan to use throughout the year!

COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING: (View UIDP Project topics) Use our member-driven projects to collaborate virtually in small working groups, to tackle a specific challenge or better navigate a new approach to advance your work.
RESOURCES & BEST PRACTICES: Navigate best-practices guides and tools around university-industry collaboration in our MEMBERS-SIGN IN AREA.

Podcasts
Recorded Webinars
Published Project Materials
Survey results for benchmarking
Member Directory & Network
AI ChatBot LIA. LIA (which stands for Linking Industry & Academia) is UIDP’s AI knowledge assistant.

CUSTOM SUPPORT: Consider topics that you seek insights about or partnering-challenges that you face. UIDP will mobilize to meet members’ specific needs by convening the right set of professionals in the appropriate setting. Common modalities include

1-Minute Surveys: A vehicle to benchmark current practices
Support for RFPs or other initiatives
Job Posting
Speaking opportunities
Hosting webinars
Virtual workshop, networking, and conference services

Format
This is an informational small group session with an opportunity for open Q&A. Participation is encouraged.
Speaker
UIDP’s Membership Team
Lily Neal, Membership Services Coordinator
Kelsey Sadlier, Membership Engagement Manager
Who Should Attend
Member representatives that wish to advance their work by better understanding UIDP’s services and resources.

UIDP Webinar: Pitch Perfect on Campus | How Universities Are Preparing Faculty for Industry Engagement
2026-04-02 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Learn 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. In this webinar, speakers from the University of Georgia (UGA) and the University of Vermont (UVM) will share how they have implemented the curriculum on their campuses. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your institution can take the next step in strengthening corporate partnerships and better prepare faculty for successful collaboration.

UIDP Webinar: From Classroom to Career | How Drexel Co-op Delivers Workforce-Ready Talent
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Drexel University’s undergraduate program, Drexel Co-op, is widely recognized for seamlessly blending rigorous academics with full-time, paid professional experiences that produce graduates ready to make an immediate impact in the workforce. In this webinar, discover what sets Drexel Co-op apart and how your organization can tap into a vast pool of driven, pre-professional students. Whether you’re seeking innovative talent solutions or exploring new approaches to experiential education, don’t miss this opportunity to see how Drexel’s model delivers strong results.

HBCU Engage 2026
2026-03-25 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | SAS Institue, 100 SAS Campus Drive, Cary, NC, 27513, United States
HBCU Engagement and Collaboration

Join us for the premier HBCU external engagement event!
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), industry, government, nonprofits, and other institutions have much to gain by collaborating and partnering for research and program development.
HBCU Engage is the ONLY event that convenes representatives from all sectors to enhance partnerships and forge new collaborations.

At this one-of-a kind event, hundreds of representatives will exchange ideas and learn from peers in government program leadership, academic and corporate engagement, research administration, and talent development in focused Essentials Workshops, fireside chats, panel discussions, and breakouts.

U.S. Federal Legislative Update | March 17, 2026
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
In this exclusive, members-only webinar, Leslee Gilbert of Van Scoyoc Associates will provide a timely legislative briefing on current administration priorities.

UIDP Contracting Forum 2026
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-03-12 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Arizona State University, 1365 N. Scottsdale Rd. (Bldg. 3), Scottsdale, AZ, 85257-3538, United States
The UIDP Contracting Forum 2026 is the optimal confluence of university and industry pros sharing bold new approaches and contemporary solutions to university-industry contracting challenges. Over two incredible days, gain focused expertise on intermediate and advanced issues in industry-sponsored research agreements. You’ll play an active role in candid, productive conversations on topics ranging from data issues to intellectual property and have the opportunity to ask anything about current challenges in contracting. Register here.

UIDP Webinar: Expanding Funding Streams for STEM Education | Insights from UIDP’s I-PhD Scholars Program
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for an informational webinar highlighting a multi-year effort to expand funding models for STEM PhD education in the United States. This work builds on a U.S. National Science Foundation–funded workshop held in September 2025 and related follow-on activities, and has contributed to the development of a proposed pilot: the UIDP Industry-Integrated PhD Scholars (I-PhD Scholars) Program. This webinar is intended for organizations interested in participating in the pilot and will provide an overview of the program’s goals, structure, and proposed design. Speakers will discuss how academic and industry leaders can engage and answer questions about the process as the program moves toward launch. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

Partnerships in Practice: HBCU Initiative Webinar Series - Powering Careers: The Constellation/INROADS Roadshow | March 3, 2026
2026-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
This series is open to member and non-member representatives! Sessions are tailored for corporate, government, nonprofit, and philanthropic stakeholders—as well as academic leaders and faculty from all types of institutions—who are engaged in research, workforce development, or university-industry collaboration.
This webinar spotlight features innovative, cross-sector partnerships between HBCUs and collaborators from industry, academia, government, and nonprofits, offering real-world examples, practical strategies, and fresh insights to strengthen research capacity and drive shared innovation. Open to member and nonmember representatives.
Mar. 3, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m. – Powering Careers: The Constellation/INROADS Roadshow
The Constellation/INROADS Roadshow showcases how universities and corporate partners can work together to build impactful internship programs and strong, scalable talent pipelines.
In this session, hear directly from Constellation and INROADS about how the program works, what makes it successful, and how similar models can be adapted across institutions and industries. Discover how cross-sector collaboration with universities can strengthen workforce development, expand student engagement, and deliver measurable results.

UIDP Webinar: Students and Contracting Issues | What You Need to Know
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Involving students in industry-sponsored research and collaborations can unlock tremendous value, but it also raises unique contracting, legal, and policy challenges. This webinar will help university and industry professionals navigate the most common issues that arise when students are part of sponsored projects, internships, and other collaborative arrangements. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: Inside Autodesk Research | Connecting Academic Innovation to Industry Impact
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
This webinar offers an inside look at Autodesk Research, the industrial research arm of Autodesk focused on advancing the future of design and make industries, including manufacturing, architecture, and media and entertainment. The session will explore how Autodesk Research collaborates with universities worldwide to bring academic research into real-world application, highlighting focus areas such as physics-informed AI, intelligent construction, and robotics. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: Tax-Exempt Bonds and Sponsored Research | What You Need to Know
2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Tax-exempt bonds offer powerful, low-cost capital for research facilities, but using that space for industry-sponsored research can trigger complicated tax compliance issues if not structured correctly. This webinar breaks down when, why, and how tax-exempt bond rules intersect with sponsored research agreements, including what constitutes “private business use” and the IRS safe harbors that allow academic–industry collaboration to proceed without jeopardizing tax-exempt status. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: The Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing | An NSF IUCRC Overview
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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. The center brings together partners to develop a shared digital twin framework that improves interoperability, scalability, and decision-making across manufacturing systems. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: Shaping the Future of Pet Care | Opportunities for Research Collaboration with Nestlé Purina
2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
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 session introduces Purina’s partnership model and core values, highlighting how the company works with partners worldwide to co-create impactful solutions. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: Attain Partners & Luminance | Reimagining U-I Research Contracting with AI
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for a dynamic webinar featuring Attain Partners and Luminance who are bringing AI-driven contracting technology to higher education, transforming how research agreements, scopes of work, and funding submissions are managed. In this webinar, you’ll see how Luminance’s AI contracting platform, tailored by Attain Partners for the academic research environment, enables faster, more effective UI partnerships. Learn how an AI-powered scope-of-work review improves the RFP response process, driving higher-quality submissions while supporting research compliance and oversight. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: Rethinking Partnerships for Impact | Putting Thinking into Action with PepsiCo
2026-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for a company spotlight webinar with PepsiCo as we explore how reimagining collaboration can support innovation, problem-solving, and long-term value creation. In this session, speakers will discuss PepsiCo’s approach to translating strategic thinking into action—how the company designs and activates partnerships, and how collaboration fits within its broader innovation strategy. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Bay Area Forum 2026
2026-01-15 08:15 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Synopsys, 800 N Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, United States
The UIDP Bay Area Forum is a one-day in-person gathering of senior leaders from academia, industry, government, and philanthropy who are shaping the future of research and innovation. Held in the heart of Silicon Valley, it offers a trusted environment for candid conversation and insider insights on the strategies, structures, and shared priorities that will define the next era of cross-sector collaboration. As technological change accelerates and national priorities evolve, the stakes for effective university-industry partnerships have never been higher.
This event creates space for timely, strategic dialogue on how research institutions and innovation-driven organizations can align more deeply, respond more rapidly, and lead more confidently. Attendance is limited to foster meaningful exchange.

Orientation to UIDP Resources and Services
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Eastern Standard Time

REGISTER NOW

It’s time to engage with UIDP and find support for your role. Whether you’re a new member representative or just need to re-familiarize yourself with UIDP’s current resources and services, this interactive session can help you. Join the membership team to review your core member services. During this session you’ll meet with Angie to walk through our resource library, projects, events, and other tools like the UIDP’s new podcasts, University-Industry Engagement Advisor (a complimentary news subscription), and myUIDP (A member directory search and network). Questions are welcome to ensure you find what you need for support with your work.
CORE MEMBER SERVICES: We’ll review together.

EVENTS: view upcoming events and learn about member opportunities you can plan to use throughout the year!

COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING: (View UIDP Project topics) Use our member-driven projects to collaborate virtually in small working groups, to tackle a specific challenge or better navigate a new approach to advance your work.
RESOURCES & BEST PRACTICES: Navigate best-practices guides and tools around university-industry collaboration in our MEMBERS-SIGN IN AREA.

Podcasts
Recorded Webinars
Published Project Materials
Survey results for benchmarking
Member Directory & Network
AI ChatBot LIA. LIA (which stands for Linking Industry & Academia) is UIDP’s AI knowledge assistant.

CUSTOM SUPPORT: Consider topics that you seek insights about or partnering-challenges that you face. UIDP will mobilize to meet members’ specific needs by convening the right set of professionals in the appropriate setting. Common modalities include

1-Minute Surveys: A vehicle to benchmark current practices
Support for RFPs or other initiatives
Job Posting
Speaking opportunities
Hosting webinars
Virtual workshop, networking, and conference services

Format
This is an informational small group session with an opportunity for open Q&A. Participation is encouraged.
Speaker
UIDP’s Membership Team
Lily Neal, Membership Services Coordinator
Kelsey Sadlier, Membership Engagement Manager
Who Should Attend
Member representatives that wish to advance their work by better understanding UIDP’s services and resources.

UIDP Webinar: Chiesi’s Impulse Initiative | Building Global Partnerships Through Open Innovation
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for an engaging company spotlight session with Chiesi, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, as we explore how open innovation is transforming the way industry and academia collaborate to drive scientific and societal progress. In this webinar, our speaker will introduce The Impulse, Chiesi’s new innovation initiative designed to strengthen collaboration with universities and research centers around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how strategic collaboration with industry can amplify your research, accelerate innovation, and create real-world impact. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

Actions Identifying Opportunities to Dramatically Improve AI Efficiency: A UIDP Workshop
2025-12-09 08:30 - 2025-12-11 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
UIDP, with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF Award #2534301), will convene researchers, entrepreneurs, and commercial providers of AI to accelerate the adoption of translation-ready research results that can improve the overall efficiency of commercial AI/ML workloads. The premise of the workshop is that researchers have developed technologies that have the potential to collectively deliver multiple orders of magnitude in improvement in the efficiency with which AI/ML workloads are fielded. Rapid adoption of these technologies can, in turn, improve U.S. competitiveness in the AI space, e.g., by addressing near term limitations on energy supplies, accelerating time to market of new models, etc.

UIDP Webinar: The MDS-Rely IUCRC | Advancing Materials Reliability Through Data Science
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for a dynamic webinar featuring the Center for Materials Data Science for Reliability and Degradation (MDS-Rely), an IUCRC led by Case Western Reserve University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University. MDS-Rely unites faculty, students, government experts, and industry innovators to apply advanced data-science methods—such as machine learning and statistical modeling—to understand and predict how materials degrade and fail over time. This interdisciplinary collaboration is transforming how industries like energy, transportation, electronics, and defense design for greater reliability, durability, and cost-effectiveness in extreme environments. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

Orientation to UIDP Resources and Services
2025-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Eastern Standard Time

REGISTER NOW

It’s time to engage with UIDP and find support for your role. Whether you’re a new member representative or just need to re-familiarize yourself with UIDP’s current resources and services, this interactive session can help you. Join the membership team to review your core member services. During this session you’ll meet with Angie to walk through our resource library, projects, events, and other tools like the UIDP’s new podcasts, University-Industry Engagement Advisor (a complimentary news subscription), and myUIDP (A member directory search and network). Questions are welcome to ensure you find what you need for support with your work.
CORE MEMBER SERVICES: We’ll review together.

EVENTS: view upcoming events and learn about member opportunities you can plan to use throughout the year!

COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING: (View UIDP Project topics) Use our member-driven projects to collaborate virtually in small working groups, to tackle a specific challenge or better navigate a new approach to advance your work.
RESOURCES & BEST PRACTICES: Navigate best-practices guides and tools around university-industry collaboration in our MEMBERS-SIGN IN AREA.

Podcasts
Recorded Webinars
Published Project Materials
Survey results for benchmarking
Member Directory & Network

CUSTOM SUPPORT: Consider topics that you seek insights about or partnering-challenges that you face. UIDP will mobilize to meet members’ specific needs by convening the right set of professionals in the appropriate setting. Common modalities include

1-Minute Surveys: A vehicle to benchmark current practices
Support for RFPs or other initiatives
Job Posting
Speaking opportunities
Hosting webinars
Virtual workshop, networking, and conference services

Format
This is an informational small group session with an opportunity for open Q&A. Participation is encouraged.
Speaker
UIDP’s Membership Team
Lily Neal, Membership Services Coordinator
Kelsey Sadlier, Membership Engagement Manager
Who Should Attend
Member representatives that wish to advance their work by better understanding UIDP’s services and resources.

UIDP Webinar: Connecting Ideas to Therapies at AstraZeneca | Open Innovation Programs with a Drug Delivery Spotlight
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar highlighting how AstraZeneca leverages Open Innovation to drive collaboration in advanced drug delivery and how you can engage to bring bold, transformative ideas to life. In this webinar, AstraZeneca will introduce the scope of their Open Innovation program, highlight the types of opportunities available for collaboration, and share collaboration priorities from their Drug Delivery Innovation team, demonstrating how external science can directly shape the company’s pipeline. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.

UIDP Webinar: From Research to Practice | How the Bayer–Purdue Coalition is Shaping Regenerative Agriculture
2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UIDP Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar highlighting the Coalition for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture (CSRA), a recent collaboration between Bayer and Purdue University aimed at advancing regenerative agriculture on a global scale. During this webinar, representatives from Bayer and Purdue will share the Coalition’s vision, key focus areas, and early initiatives. Attendees will learn how the CSRA is leveraging Purdue’s research infrastructure and Bayer’s global innovation network to accelerate progress in areas such as climate-smart farming, soil carbon measurement, and sustainable crop management. This webinar is open to UIDP member and non-member representatives.
