This document discusses the evolving landscape of university-industry collaborations, emphasizing the need for modernization and increased impact in light of challenges such as declining U.S. R&D leadership, funding gaps, and workforce needs. It highlights initiatives by UIDP and Georgia Tech, including efforts to streamline cross-sector partnerships, manage intellectual property, and address regulatory hurdles like Private Business Use. The Georgia Tech Contract Continuum and Enterprise Team serve as examples of standardized and flexible contracting frameworks designed to enhance industry-sponsored research engagement, though practical challenges persist around negotiation timelines and sponsor investment in intellectual property rights.
Kevin Wozniak
Kevin Wozniak is the Director of Research Security & Intellectual Property at COGR.
