Industry Engagement for Research
One-stop partnering of industries and researchers on collaborative, innovative research projects
WHAT WE DO
With experience in both industry and university R&D, our team connects companies and academic teams for collaborative research. From making introductions and adding partners to identifying funding and supporting agreement negotiations, our team can facilitate your next applied research project.
What We Do For Companies
The Industry Engagement (Research) team responds to research requests from companies and initiates, coordinates, and grows research partnerships between companies and UCalgary research teams.
Our capabilities include:
- Familiarity with technical and facility resources at UCalgary to ensure prompt and precise connections
- Maximizing the value of your R&D funds through government matching funding programs at various levels
- Supporting research agreement and contact negotiations
- Bridging research capacities at UCalgary with practical and applicable outcomes in your business
What We Do For Researchers
Industry Engagement (Research) is dedicated to assisting faculty members in establishing research partnerships with industry. Specifically, the Industry Engagement team offers the following support:
- Meet with you to understand your project and identify opportunities where industry involvement could enhance and mutually benefit the research.
- Identify and target relevant companies, leading initial outreach efforts.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings with companies expressing interest in the partnership.
- Provide ongoing support for partnership development as both companies and researchers explore collaborative opportunities.
To access these services or request additional support, please reach out to the team manager, Carmen Rieder, at carmen.rieder@ucalgary.ca.
We look forward to collaborating with you!
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Industry Engagement Team
Carmen Rieder
Manager
Susan Sun
Energy and Advanced Technologies
Sid Gunamalai