Corporate Research Funding Opportunities

Halo is an innovative platform designed to connect university researchers with corporate partners for sponsored research opportunities. Halo simplifies the process of finding industry collaborators by using networking technologies to match companies with scientists who share common interests. Researchers create profiles highlighting their academic accomplishments and research interests, while companies post requests for proposals (RFPs) that researchers can respond to with non-confidential proposals.

Companies Using Halo: Technology Companies, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Manufacturing and Engineering Firms, Energy and Environmental Companies, Consumer Goods and Retail Companies, Healthcare and Medical Device Companies, Agriculture and Food Companies

Research Focus Areas: Materials Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Gene Editing, Microbial Research, Life Sciences, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Environmental Protection, Information Technology and Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Agriculture and Food Sciences, Physical Sciences.

IN-PART is an intelligent online matchmaking platform designed to connect academia and industry. It facilitates meaningful conversations and collaborations by matching university research and technologies with industry partners who are actively seeking new opportunities and has facilitated over 13,000 conversations between academia and industry, with 75% of these being international, unlocking $30 million in industry funding for new academic research. IN-PART provides a personal approach to matchmaking through embedded relationships and in-house STEM experts and aims to build an international community of researchers and industry decision-makers.

Companies Using IN-PART: Technology Companies, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies, Manufacturing and Engineering Firms, Energy and Environmental Companies, Consumer Goods and Retail Companies, Automotive Companies

Research Focus Areas: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Environmental Protection, Information Technology and Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Agriculture and Food Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Innoget is an advanced open innovation platform designed to facilitate collaboration between innovation seekers and suppliers. Boasting a network of over 185,000 innovators worldwide, Innoget connects large enterprises, SMEs, research organizations, and innovation professionals who are actively looking for research, funding, and licensing opportunities.  Innoget runs open innovation challenges and programs across various sectors and regions, and users can post technical innovations and find collaboration opportunities online.

Companies Using Innoget: Technology Companies, Food and Beverage Companies, Automotive Companies, Healthcare and Biomedical Companies, Digital Innovation Companies

Research Focus Areas: Electronics, IT, and Telecommunications, Industrial Manufacturing and Material Technologies, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Energy, Physical and Exact Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agriculture and Marine Resource Management, Agrofood Industry, Measurements and Standards, Environmental Protection, Public Health and Safety, Social and Economic Issues.

Leading Edge Only (LEO) is a global innovation marketplace designed to connect innovation seekers with providers. The platform facilitates collaboration between corporations, universities, and innovators by showcasing technologies, products, and services to a worldwide audience. Innovators can create profiles and showcase their innovations to companies in over 120 countries. Leading Edge Only (LEO) uses AI to rank innovations based on relevance to corporate needs, streamlining the search process for matching innovators with specific challenges and receiving solutions from innovators across the globe.

Companies Using LEO: Technology Companies, Healthcare and Biomedical Companies, Manufacturing and Engineering Firms, Energy and Environmental Companies, Consumer Goods and Retail Companies, Automotive Companies

Research Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Sustainability and Environmental Technologies, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Robotics and Automation, Advanced Materials, Blockchain and Fintech, Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, Sustainable Agriculture.

The Amazon Research Awards (ARA) program provides unrestricted cash awards and AWS Promotional Credits to support research at academic institutions and non-profit organizations. The program aims to advance customer-obsessed science by funding projects in areas that align with Amazon’s mission. Amazon is interested in collaborating on various research topics through its Amazon Research Awards (ARA) program.

Research Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Sustainability, Cryptography and Privacy, Database Services, Robotics and Automation, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Operations Research and Optimization, Online Advertising and Personalization, Foundation Model Development

AstraZeneca’s Open Innovation program fosters collaboration with external researchers to accelerate scientific innovation and advance drug discovery. AstraZeneca aims to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines by sharing its compounds, tools, technologies, and expertise. The program creates a collaborative research environment where internal and external scientists can exchange ideas and collaborate on projects. This synergy between AstraZeneca’s drug R&D expertise and external researchers’ knowledge is designed to translate innovative ideas into scientific breakthroughs and new medicines more efficiently.

Research Focus Areas: Oncology, Cardiovascular Disease, Renal Disease, Metabolic Disorders, Respiratory and Immunology Conditions, Vaccines and Immune Therapies, Rare Diseases

The Colgate-Palmolive Open Innovation Submission Portal is a platform where innovators can submit their ideas and inventions to address strategic challenges in various categories, including oral care, personal care, home care, pet nutrition, and manufacturing. The portal aims to foster collaborative innovation and drive measurable business value by connecting Colgate-Palmolive with external innovators.

Research Focus Areas: Quantified Health and Analytics, Advanced Skin Care, New Delivery Forms, Naturals/New Sources of Active Ingredients, Microbiome Solutions for Oral, Personal, and Pet Care, Sustainable Packaging Materials, Products, and Ingredients, New Business Models, Manufacturing of the Future, Supply Chain Digitization

CSL’s Open Innovation Submission Portal is a platform that encourages collaboration between CSL and external innovators. Innovators can submit non-confidential ideas related to new products, technologies, or advancements in CSL’s therapeutic areas of interest, such as acute thrombotic conditions, gene therapy for hemophilia, and rare kidney diseases. The portal aims to accelerate innovation and deliver new life-saving and protective medicines by leveraging CSL’s expertise and resources.

Research Focus Areas: Plasma Protein Technology, Recombinant Technology, Genetic Medicine, Vaccines Technology, Therapies for Acute Thrombotic Conditions, Biologics for Targeted Thrombolysis, Novel Biologic Therapies for Thrombotic Microangiopathies, Acute Hemorrhage Control, Gene Therapy for Hemophilia, Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatments, Atherosclerotic Plaque Stabilization, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Myocarditis, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Novel Approaches for Treating Rare Kidney Disease

The Daiichi-Sankyo Open Innovation portal fosters collaboration with external researchers, academic institutions, and bioventure companies to discover new therapeutics and expand scientific innovation. It includes programs like Partnering Meetings, Open Competition Grant Programs, Joint Research and Development, and Comprehensive Partnerships. The portal aims to build sustainable relationships through open and fair alliance management, maximizing each other’s expertise and strengths to create new patient value.

Research Focus Areas: Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Rare Diseases, Immunology, Neuroscience, Vaccines

The Google Research Portal is a platform that showcases Google’s collaborative research programs and events. It aims to advance the state of the art in various fields by partnering with academic institutions, researchers, and industry experts. The portal highlights featured research collaborations, providing opportunities for joint projects, funding, and access to Google’s resources and expertise. Key areas of focus include artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and more. The portal also supports student and faculty programs, conferences, and events to foster a collaborative research ecosystem.

Research Focus Areas: Foundational Machine Learning (ML) and Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Parallel Computing, Hardware, Networking, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Quantum AI, Data Management and Mining, Security, Privacy, Enhancing Human-Computer Interaction and Data Visualization, Using Computational Techniques to Address Large-Scale Problems in Climate and Sustainability, Economics, Education, Health, and Responsible AI.

The Meta Research Awards program supports innovative research across various fields by providing funding and resources to academic institutions and researchers. The program focuses on advancing technology and addressing societal challenges through collaborative projects. The awards aim to foster cutting-edge research and facilitate the development of new technologies that can significantly impact society.

Research Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Networking  Infrastructure and Connectivity, Security and Privacy, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Data Science and Analysis.

Research Focus Areas: Consumer Insights and Market Trends, Health and Wellness, Sustainability, Manufacturing Operations Innovations, Ingredient and Nutritional Innovation

The NVIDIA Academic Grant Program advances academic research by providing world-class computing resources to researchers. Eligible full-time faculty members at accredited institutions can receive grants that include NVIDIA cloud, hardware, and software, as well as access to NVIDIA models. The program supports projects in areas such as generative AI, simulation and modeling, and quantum computing. Researchers also have opportunities to present their work at NVIDIA events and receive promotional support.

Research Focus Areas: Generative AI Training and Model Development, Scientific Simulation, Quantum Computing, Physics-Informed Machine Learning.

Research Focus Areas: Process and Equipment Technologies, Non-Artificial Ingredients, Flavors, and Preservatives, Packaging and Materials Innovations.

Research Focus Areas: Soil Restoration, Soil Health, Biocontrol of Soil Insect Pests, 3D Tissue Proteomics Mapping, Bird Repellents for Crops