Collaboration Crossroads: Bayh Dole Act, March-In Rights, and Impact on Partnerships
Jan. 16, 2024—In the United States, the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 was a turning point for the research and commercialization landscape—allowing universities to protect and commercialize discoveries resulting from federally […]
READ MORETalent Tides: The Expanding Landscape of the Tech Workforce
Jan. 9, 2024—Worldwide, there’s been an unprecedented emphasis on regional economic development and innovation capacity. Programs increasingly support innovation and technological breakthroughs in regions outside the usual tech centers. The […]
READ MOREUniversities, industry partners often at odds over “non-commercial” IP
Excerpted from the January 2024 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. Negotiations are often difficult in finalizing a university-industry partnership, and in at […]
READ MOREInnovation Intersections: The Role of Spinouts in the Research Ecosystem
Jan. 2, 2024—Every time you’re asked to prove you’re not an internet bot by selecting the right images in a reCAPTCHA prompt, you’re interacting with a university spinout. reCAPTCHA originated […]
READ MOREWho Pays for Research? Global R&D Funding by the Numbers
Dec. 19, 2023—As the year draws to a close, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the progress, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped the R&D funding landscape both in […]
READ MOREIndustry engagement pros share their keys to stewardship excellence
Excerpted from the December 2023 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor. UIDP members can view the entire issue here. Having an industry partner agree to a collaboration — be it a […]
READ MORECoincidence as Catalyst: The Nexus of Serendipity, Collaboration, and Productivity in U-I Partnerships
Dec. 12, 2023—Collaboration—working together to pursue a mutually beneficial goal—is the heart of university-industry research partnerships. Often, collaboration is sparked by a chance encounter, when the right people are brought […]
READ MORENavigating Global Research: Aligning with International Priorities
Dec. 5, 2023—More governments worldwide are realizing the transformational power of research and dedicating time and resources to develop strategies to solve real-world problems. Often, these strategies include identified priorities […]
READ MOREUniversity-Industry Partnerships in the Age of ARPA
Nov. 28, 2023—Beginning with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) founding in 1958, the United States has had great success with the ARPA model. These agencies are known for […]
READ MOREShaping the Future: The Call for Comment on AI Usage Policies
Nov. 21, 2023—At the beginning of the month, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a draft policy on artificial intelligence (AI) for comment. The policy is […]
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