Corporate Research Funding Opportunities
Connecting Academia and Industry for Sponsored Research
Platforms like IN-PART and Halo play a crucial role in bridging the gap between university faculty and corporate partners. IN-PART uses intelligent matchmaking to connect academic researchers with industry leaders seeking innovative solutions, facilitating conversations that can lead to sponsored research and funding opportunities. Similarly, Halo simplifies the process by allowing researchers to create profiles and respond to requests for proposals (RFPs) from companies looking for specific expertise. Major corporations like Google, Amazon, and Meta also have their own RFP sites where they post specific research needs and invite proposals from academic institutions. These platforms and corporate RFP sites help faculty uncover new applications for their work, secure funding, and establish valuable industry connections, ultimately advancing scientific innovation and bringing academic research to market.
HALO
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
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
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)
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.
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The MSU Innovation Center serves as a bridge between faculty and industry, helping researchers turn ideas into impact. From identifying potential partners and navigating contracts to protecting intellectual property and securing funding, the Innovation Center provides personalized support at every stage of collaboration. Whether you’re new to industry engagement or managing an ongoing partnership, our team is here to help you connect, communicate, and succeed. Are you ready to have a conversation about corporate partnership opportunities? Click Below!