Webinar: Enhancing Academic-Industry Collaboration Through Research Management Tools

• February 20, 2025

Driving Innovation and Economic Growth

Collaboration between academia and industry is vital for fostering innovation, economic growth, and sustainable solutions to global challenges. As industry needs evolve, academic institutions must ensure that their research ecosystem—faculty expertise, specialized equipment, and research outputs—is easily discoverable and accessible to potential funders, partners, and collaborators. However, identifying partners with aligned goals, visions, and priorities remains a complex challenge.

The Role of Research Information Management Systems

Advanced research information management systems and centralized profiling tools can help institutions position themselves as valuable partners by improving the visibility and utility of research assets. These tools facilitate seamless management, accessibility, and dissemination of research data, streamlining collaboration efforts between academia and industry.

Webinar on Strengthening Academic-Industry Partnerships

In partnership with Times Higher Education and Digital Science, a panel of experts will explore how these tools enhance research collaboration during a webinar on February 27, 2025, at 11 AM EST / 4 PM GMT. Discussions will highlight key findings from Catalyzing Collaboration: How Research Information Management Systems Drive Academic-Industry Partnerships and address:

• Benefits and challenges of academic-industry partnerships
• Strategies for fostering strategic partnerships and resource-sharing
• Methods to maximize the visibility of research assets
• How research management tools support technology transfer
• Measuring the impact of academic-industry collaborations

Expert Panelists

The session will feature leading voices in research collaboration, including:

• Jeff Agnoli – Senior Liaison, Corporate Partnerships, Ohio Innovation Exchange
• Derek Newton – Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships & Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto
• Christopher J. Rowe – Executive Director for Industry Collaborations, Vanderbilt University
• Mike Kagioglou – Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & Business Innovation, De Montfort University
• Kate Byrne – SVP Product, Academic & Publishing, Digital Science

This webinar will provide valuable insights for institutions seeking to enhance their research impact and foster meaningful collaborations with industry.