Opportunities for collaboration.
Creating public-private partnerships is a key goal for the University of Michigan, and the North Campus Research Complex is an important player in helping to meet that goal. By bringing people together in close proximity to one another, the NCRC aims to promote diverse partnerships that engage private industry, rapidly transitioning ideas and data into new knowledge, marketable products and new ways of working.
Collaboration is, at its essence, a partnership of individuals or groups with a shared mission. With the complexity of science increasing exponentially, addressing many of our research problems requires a broad range of talents often accomplished through collaboration. The NCRC aims to catalyze innovation at U-M and economic growth in the region through interdisciplinary research and partnerships that bring together unique knowledge and expertise.
Co-location allows opportunity for shared learning that might otherwise not occur. The partnerships at the NCRC are both public and private in nature, of varying size and maturity — startup companies to midsized growing enterprises to satellites of existing companies — and with a specialized shared goal. There is greater opportunity for innovation and cross-fertilization both within the academic research community and across boundaries with the private sector.
The ultimate goal: Further the research enterprise of all involved while providing new opportunities for education and research in the coming decades.
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Researchers across U-M recognize and value opportunities to collaborate in their scientific endeavors. The NCRC provides exciting opportunities to enable research collaboration between U-M and private or other not-for-profit entities through co-location or other approaches to enriching interaction.
Companies interested in co-location at the NCRC are reviewed for their potential to add value to U-M research endeavors as well as successfully pursue their own research. The NCRC is seeking to promote research, education and commercialization initiatives in high growth areas of significant academic and economic importance to the University and the state of Michigan.
The VA Center for Clinical Management Research (CCMR) is a Health Services Research and Development Center of Innovation located in Ann Arbor. CCMR combines the expertise of clinicians and scientists from the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan, and partners with VA clinical, policy and operations leaders, to implement and evaluate different ways to make health care safer, more effective and more affordable.
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Innovation Partnerships, a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research, serves as the primary gateway for researchers seeking to increase the impact of their work. We provide this service to U-M faculty by connecting with the private sector through corporate-sponsored research collaborations, licensing discussions, or connections with entrepreneurs and investors to support startup company formation. Our team of licensing, business development, and investment professionals provides comprehensive step-by-step service to faculty starting with invention assessment and intellectual property support, followed by business mentoring and connections to early-stage capital from the Accelerate Blue Fund.
Our team also helps faculty create new research collaborations, allowing us to leverage strong relationships with industry partners, investors, and entrepreneurs to positively impact society and drive economic growth. We provide support to the faculty and researchers at all schools and colleges on the Ann Arbor campus, as well as U-M’s Dearborn and Flint campuses.
We connect your research with those who need it, create companies that pioneer solutions, or simply provide counsel to broaden opportunities. We support the broad dissemination of scholarly output by providing open access channels and open source licensing models.
Our experts champion the creation of corporate research alliances and collaborations to accelerate the development of promising research. We enable the translation, commercial development, and licensing of groundbreaking research discoveries and technologies. We help create new ventures to usher in change.
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Corporate Research Alliances
Corporate Research Alliances provides a launchpad to support converting faculty and industry relationships into successful sponsored research engagements. From initial discussions and framing deal terms to final execution and alliance management, we streamline the establishment, implementation, and ongoing management of research collaborations.
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Phone: 734-763-0614
Innovation Partnerships Startup Incubator
The Innovation Partnerships Startup Incubator provides resources to qualified U-M startups who are emerging from the pipeline of Ventures startup projects. The Incubator offers flexible leases for world-class lab and office space in the U-M North Campus Research Complex. Tenants are provided with concierge service and networking opportunities to accelerate their programs guided by the Ventures team.
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U-M startups interested in leasing space or learning more about the Innovation Partnerships Startup Incubator contact us.
Innovation Partnerships Startup Incubator
Phone: 734-763-0614
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has central responsibility for nurturing excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity across the entire University of Michigan campus. OVPR oversees research policy, provides central administrative services in support of faculty research, and manages activities related to compliance and the responsible conduct of research. OVPR also oversees several independent interdisciplinary research units, as well as units that support technology transfer and economic engagement. In addition, OVPR works with deans and department chairs to develop and support interdisciplinary research initiatives and symposia.
Fast Forward Medical Innovation offers resources and support to world-class biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan, and across the state. Our groundbreaking funding programs, dynamic educational offerings, and deep industry connections help biomedical researchers navigate the road to successful innovation and commercialization, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health.
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The College of Engineering’s Office of Corporate Relations promotes the educational, research, technological and philanthropic interests of Engineering’s corporate and government partners.
Michigan Engineering can help your organization:
- Innovate: Sponsor research. License technology. Consult with faculty.
- Educate: Provide online or on-site custom, certificate or degree programs for employees.
- Recruit: Hire full-time talent or summer interns. Advance diversity.
- Visit: Meet students and faculty. Tour labs and facilities. Find speaking opportunities.
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Mike Drake
Senior Director, Research Relations
Phone: 734-647-7044
