UIDP is a project-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 for more than a decade.

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

The UIDP team includes some of North America's leading experts on U-I partnerships and collaboration.

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

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 may help you promote your organization's—initiatives, job openings, and other collaborative opportunities through our channels.

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.