9/2/26
3-Minute Read | UIDP Launches the Next Phase of the Strengthen and Modernize Initiative (SAMI)
Sept. 2, 2026—Two years after UIDP launched the Strengthen and Modernize Initiative (SAMI), the effort is entering its second phase with new opportunities for the university-industry community to help develop [...] READ MORE
8/21/26
3-Minute Read | Sony Research Award Program: A Growing Bridge Between Academia and Industry
Applications due September 15, 2026 Aug. 24, 2026—Breakthrough technology ideas often start in university labs long before they reach a product roadmap. With this thought in mind, the Sony Research [...] READ MORE
8/18/26
3-Minute Read | How to Apply for the UIDP I-PhD Scholars Program
Seven things university-industry partnerships need to know Aug. 18, 2026—The UIDP Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars Program introduces a new model for U.S. STEM doctoral education, one that integrates industry research, [...] READ MORE
7/29/26
UIDP Launches U.S. Pilot to Integrate Industry Research Into Doctoral Training
Contact: Emily Piper Marketing Communications Director, UIDP emilyp@uidp.net (803) 530-1447 COLUMBIA, S.C. — July 29, 2026 — UIDP announced today the launch of a new pilot program designed to strengthen U.S. […]
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7/24/26
3-Minute Read: U.S. OSTP and Genesis Mission Updates
July 24, 2026—On July 21, 2026, the U.S. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released Science: A New Golden Age and a FY28 R&D priorities memorandum. On July 22, the White [...] READ MORE
7/6/26
Proposed U.S. OMB Changes May Impact Research Partnerships
This message reflects a broad synthesis of information compiled from various sources and is provided for general awareness only. — The UIDP Team The White House Office of Management and [...] READ MORE
6/19/26
3-Minute Read | The Great American AI Act: A Catch-all of National Regulation and Research investment
June 19, 2026—On June 4, 2026, U.S. Reps Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) released a 269-page bipartisan discussion draft dubbed The Great American Artificial Intelligence Act (GAAIA). The draft legislation organizes U.S. AI policy [...] READ MORE
5/18/26
3-Minute Read | Creator-Owned IP: Empowering Researchers to Drive Innovation
May 19, 2026—The University of Waterloo’s creator‑owned intellectual property (IP) policy has long been a driver in attracting entrepreneurially oriented students and faculty. For institutions seeking to strengthen their innovation [...] READ MORE
5/9/26
Rick Rohrbach, Huron: Advancing strategy and operational excellence in university–industry collaboration
UIDP’s Community Partners are organizations whose mission and work are complementary to UIDP. They possess skills and tools that are relevant to the UIDP community and that boost our efforts […]
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5/1/26
