Appeal to Industry

Appeal to Industry

Industry connections are often underlooks as a way for researchers to turn ideas into impact by securing funding, accessing real-world data and tools, and advancing technologies toward commercialization. Relationships with the right company can open doors to collaborative projects, boosts student career opportunities, and ensure that your research addresses pressing, real-world challenges — ultimately amplifying both its academic and societal value.

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Industry Engagement Resources

RDS External Engagement Team

This RDS team will help you find the right industry connections, capabilities, and collaboration pathways. Start a conversation with the team by scheduling a time to meet

 

The University of Arizona’s research one-pagers provide a strategic overview of high-impact research areas aligned with industry needs. Each brief distills complex, leading-edge research into actionable insights—highlighting real-world applications, core capabilities, and opportunities for collaboration.

These one-pagers are valuable tools for industry partners seeking:

  • Clear, targeted summaries of relevant research domains
  • Direct pathways to engage through sponsored projects, licensing, or access to specialized facilities
  • Insights into how university innovations can address commercial and societal challenges

By connecting academic expertise with industry priorities, these one-pagers facilitate meaningful partnerships that translate discovery into scalable solutions. Explore the full collection of one-pagers at Corporate Engagement.

 

For additional help, please contact Brian Adair, RDS Executive Director, Industry Engagement.

Contact RDS

ResDev@arizona.edu 

(520) 621-8585 
1618 E. Helen St
Tucson, AZ 85719

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