Bridging the Gap: Demystifying University and Industry Partnerships
Hosted by Leza Besemann and Jason Stockman, "Bridging the Gap" is a practical podcast series designed to help university faculty navigate the complexities of collaborating with industry. The show aims to demystify industry partnerships by providing actionable advice on finding partners, managing intellectual property, and translating academic research into real-world impact.
Bridging the Gap: Demystifying University and Industry Partnerships
Latest Episodes
Demystifying the Non-Disclosure Agreement
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 in...
The Bridge Builders: Success Stories in Industry Collaboration (Part 2)
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...
The Bridge Builders: Success Stories in Industry Collaboration
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. Gera...
Stop Selling and Start Partnering: The Art of the First Contact
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...
The Value of Academic and Industry Research Partnerships
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 c...