Connecting, Exploring, Uncovering, and Building Partnerships

Coleen Burrus () and Alexandra Patera ()
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Coleen Burrus: Princeton University
Alexandra Patera: Princeton University

Chapter Chapter 4 in University-Industry Collaboration, 2025, pp 73-83 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The term “University-Industry Relations” often brings to mind talent acquisition and graduate employment, but beneath the surface lies a complex landscape involving research collaborations, innovation, technology transfer, experiential learning, and executive education. Establishing symbiotic relationships between academia and industry is challenging due to differing organizational structures and cultures. Companies usually follow top-down directives, while universities thrive on bottom-up approaches with significant faculty autonomy. Effective University-Industry (UI) partnerships require strategic and deliberate efforts, leveraging both technological tools and skilled institutional engagement professionals to identify and cultivate aligned interests. These partnerships yield numerous benefits, including access to funding, innovative technologies, a culture of entrepreneurship, and relevant learning opportunities for students. A successful partnership hinges on trust, mutual goals, strategic planning, and accountability. By embracing these principles and fostering continuous interaction, universities and industries can drive mutual growth and success. This section explores how to establish and nurture these connections, focusing on strategic activities and frameworks that enhance UI collaborations.

Keywords: University corporate engagement professional; Organizational alignments; Aligned research interests; Roadmaps and objectives; Alumni as connectors and advocates; Technological platforms and databases; Long-term strategic partnerships (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-94913-5_4

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