Industry Pathways: Turning Research Strengths into New Funding Streams

This virtual workshop, hosted by CU Boulder's Industry Research Partnerships team, explores what companies actually look for when partnering with faculty. Understand the technical pain points driving corporate investment and how to position your research so it stands out.

This is a two-day workshop taking place October 1 and October 8 from 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

What you’ll get out of the workshop

• Understanding of how industry R&D works, including milestones, deliverables, and funding trends
• Identifying industry sectors that might be a fit for your research
• Understanding specific company needs and challenges that could be a fit for your research
• A playbook to approach potential industry partners
  

Time commitment

• Approximately 5-6 hours (session time + homework)
  

If you have these questions, this workshop is for you:

• How might industry supplement currently diminishing research funding streams?
• How can my research solve company problems?
• How do I keep my lab running and students funded potentially through industry partnerships?