Bridging the Gap: Demystifying University and Industry Partnerships

In this episode of Bridging the Gap we are tackling a topic that sits at the very heart of successful collaborations but often feels wrapped in red tape: the Non-Disclosure Agreement, or NDA. If you work on sponsored research—whether it’s an industry partnership, a clinical trial, or a collaborative grant—you’ve likely taken on confidentiality obligations. These aren't just legal fine print;...

In this episode of Bridging the Gap, we are going to talk about how to build a bridge between the lab and the marketplace. We are excited to be joined by Dr. Stevie Chancellor , a University of Minnesota faculty member and professor in the College of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Chancellor has successfully navigated the art of the "win-win" partnership between academia and indus...

In this episode of Bridging the Gap, we are going to talk about how to build a bridge between the lab and the marketplace. We are excited to be joined by Dr. Gerard Cramer , a University of Minnesota faculty member and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cramer has successfully navigated the art of the "win-win" partnership between academia and industry and has graciousl...

In this episode of Bridging the Gap we focus on how to land exciting industry meetings. You found them. The perfect partner. The one that could change the trajectory of your year. Now, you’re staring at a blank cursor, and you’re one click away from either building a bridge or hitting a wall. We want to teach you how to deconstruct the Art of the First Contact. We’ll show you how to craft an email...

In this episode, we would like to introduce you to an exciting new podcast called Bridging the Gap: Demystifying University and Industry Partnerships. Hosted by University of Minnesota Corporate Research Partnerships Managers Leza Besemann and Jason Stockman, "Bridging the Gap" is a practical podcast series designed to help university faculty navigate the complexities of collaborating wi...

In this episode, we discuss the immense value of collaborations between academic researchers and the corporate world, and how to make those partnerships successful. We often hear from faculty who feel like industry is a distraction from their core research or is too complicated and different to navigate. But today, we want to show you why university-industry partnerships are critical engines for r...