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How can Universities and Industry Successfully Collaborate?. Margaret Joyce. Western Michigan University. Obvious Needs. Resources. Ideas. Money. Less Obvious. Resources. Money. Ideas. The Package. Organized Contract Managed Leadership Dressed Market Information.
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How can Universities and Industry Successfully Collaborate? Margaret Joyce Western Michigan University
Obvious Needs Resources Ideas Money
Less Obvious Resources Money Ideas
The Package Organized Contract Managed Leadership Dressed Market Information
Some Package Options Industry Partnerships Consortium Development of Commercial Technology Pre-competitive Research
Center for Printability Research Center for Coating Research Multi-Disciplinary Teams Pilot Plants Center for Smart Sensors Graduate Students & Staff Center for Printability Research Tribology Imaging Center
Press Material Suppliers Substrate Suppliers Pilot Plants University Press Manufacturers Ink Suppliers
Multi-Disciplinary Teams Leverage of Facilities and Resources Educated Labor Pool Benefits
Open Environment for Exchange • Direction • Sufficient quantities of material • Cost share • Time, resources, funding • Understanding of Industry’s needs • Test protocols (not all standard) • Process limitations and practicality University Needs
Keys to Success Finding the right mix of companies and researchers with talents pertinent to meeting the challenges of the technology. Finding the right mix of companies and researchers who share interests while avoiding competitiveness and IP issues.