Industry Collaborations

The Industry Collaborations team identifies, supports, and stewards corporate research and development partnerships across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Focusing on Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, our team cultivates collaborative research partnerships in a variety of industries.

From automotive to pharmaceuticals to defense tech, our focus is to grow our industry-sponsored research portfolio with partners who seek to further develop and commercialize Vanderbilt technologies. 

 

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How We Partner

Develops strategic industry partnerships builds robust corporate relationships, and discovers new strategic alliances.

  • Establish new long-term, comprehensive corporate partnerships
  • Administer, nurture, and augment current industry partnerships
  • Support close interactions with academic division leadership, faculty, research groups, and centers
  • Establishes and facilitates communication pathways between the faculty and company
  • Partners with the wider Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center research ecosystem
  • Works collaboratively across campus to leverage broader resources to maximize the effectiveness of each industry partnership
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Drives sponsored research growth through proactive outreach and strategic engagement activities with industry partners.

Sponsored Research

  • Supports and stewards corporate research and development partnerships across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Assesses each corporate partner's R&D strategy and technology needs
  • Identifies Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center research strengths and interests
  • Matches the industry’s research needs with faculty researchers
  • Facilitates discussions between the company and faculty
  • Guides proposal discussion and development
  • Expedites the pre-award and project implementation processes
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Engages with local, regional, and national partners by promoting university technology to advance regional economic development.

Innovation & Research Ecosystem

  • Partners across the Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center research and innovation ecosystem to facilitate and promote corporate and faculty engagement
  • Maintains open lines of communication and mutual support across campus to leverage broader resources for robust corporate partnerships
  • Build collaboration networks between Vanderbilt and the local Nashville innovation ecosystem, as well as expand our reach and impact across Tennessee and nationwide.
  • Connects corporate partners with internal academic resources for potential internships and career paths for students
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