Topic Directory: Corporate Partnerships

Why Collaborate with Industry

• Benefits of Partnering with Industry: Explore how collaboration with industry can enhance research capabilities, provide diverse funding opportunities, help students bridge the gap between academia and the workforce, and drive innovative solutions.
• Types of Corporate Partnerships:  Understand the various forms of corporate partnerships, how they can be customized to meet research, industry, and academic goals, and fund groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges.
• Corporate Research Funding Opportunities: Search industry request for proposal (RFP) sources to discover diverse funding avenues available through corporate collaborations that support innovative research projects.
• Navigating Corporate Relationships: Gain insights into industry expectations and how they differ from academia, and discover effective strategies for managing and sustaining productive relationships with corporate partners.

Positioning Your Research for Industry Impact

• Identifying Prospective Corporate Partners: Learn how to identify and evaluate potential corporate partners that align with your research interests and goals.
  
• Marketing Yourself and Your Research: Discover effective strategies for presenting yourself and your research in a way that appeals to industry stakeholders.
  
• Addressing Industry Challenges: Understand how to tailor your research to address specific industry challenges, enhancing the relevance and impact of your work.
  

Faculty Spotlight: Successful Collaborations

• Case Studies: Explore inspiring examples of MSU faculty who have successfully partnered with industry through our collection of success stories and case studies. These narratives showcase innovative research, impactful collaborations, and the tangible benefits achieved through these partnerships. By learning from the experiences of your peers, you can gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance your own industry collaborations.

Quick Links

• Find Faculty Resources: A directory of essential resources, including agreements and disclosure forms, browse proposal requests, and find tools to connect with corporate partners to support effective faculty collaboration.
• Corporate Engagement FAQ: Find answers to common questions about corporate partnerships, including how to initiate collaborations, available resources, and best practices for successful engagement.
• Contact Us: Are you ready to discuss corporate partnership opportunities? Connect with the MSU Innovation Center for expert guidance and support.