Potential for innovation
Collaborative research projects involve a broad range of technical applications. These projects potentially generate innovation in the form of technical problem solving, process improvement, new product development, and breakthrough ideas.
Future employees
For many projects, students work under the supervision of KU researchers. Companies can develop relationships with students and can identify future employees who are already familiar with industry research.
Cost-effectiveness
Few companies can afford to maintain world-class R&D facilities and staff. Collaborative research projects allow companies to access expertise and labs on an "as-needed" basis.
Long-term relationships
Collaborative research projects can lead to long-term relationships, in which companies and researchers work together on a wide spectrum of ideas, topics, and problems.
To explore possible collaboration with KU, please contact:
Carey Novak
Director | Business Relations and Development
KU Center for Research, Inc.
The University of Kansas
2385 Irving Hill Rd.
Lawrence, KS 66045-7563
785-864-9004 | cnovak@ku.edu
1-877-865-9932
785-864-5272 fax