2025.03 — Building strategic and sustainable university-industry partnerships
This brief explores the evolving role of university–industry collaboration—distinguishing between ad hoc engagements and long-term strategic alliances—and provides practical guidance for leaders seeking to build more resilient, impactful, and future-ready partnerships.
Authors: Sarah Jaber, Arno Meerman
Publication date: 2025
In today’s fast-moving innovation landscape, collaboration between universities and industry has shifted from being a strategic advantage to a core competency.
But while "partnership" is the buzzword, too many collaborations remain ad hoc, transactional, or rely on individual champions to thrive.
📘 Drawing on UIIN’s extensive research and over 15 consulting projects with universities worldwide, this new practical brief explores how institutions can evolve from fragmented engagements to building long-term, resilient, and future-ready alliances.
🔑 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱:
Why traditional approaches often fall short
The difference between projects and partnerships
Actionable guidance for institutional leaders
Insights into what makes collaborations strategic, sustainable, and impactful
If you're working at the intersection of academia and industry—or shaping innovation ecosystems—this is a must-read.
Download now to learn more!
