Where Industry and Academia Connect Seamlessly
Breaking down the silos between industry and academia. We make it easy for companies to find research expertise, labs, and talent, while helping universities build impactful, lasting partnerships.
How It Works
Simple steps to connect industry needs with academic expertise
Profiles Built
Faculty & staff upload CVs, equipment, & research areas. Easy setup—CV or lab list is 80% of the work.
Businesses Search or Post
Browse by expertise, location, or keyword. Post internships, projects, R&D needs.
Engagement Happens
Book, message, contract, & pay all in platform. Everything tracked—no email chains.
Partnerships Scale
All activity logged for future use. New team members retain relationship history.
Why Choose Uni-Connect
Real Partnerships, Not Just One-Off Projects
Build repeatable, scalable, cross-sector relationships with lasting regional impact.
Lower Barriers to Talent & Expertise
Reduce the time and cost to connect with the right people—faculty, students, or startups.
Accelerated Industry-Academic Collaboration
Cut R&D delays and bring ideas to market faster.
New Revenue Streams for Higher Ed & Faculty
Unlock funding through faculty rentals, consulting, capstones, and sponsored research.
Who Uses Uni-Connect
See how different stakeholders benefit from our platform
Faculty
"I now have a platform to promote my availability for consulting and research"
Key Benefits:
- Build a profile to highlight research, consulting, & speaking
- Get discovered for paid engagements
- Stay in control: your terms, your contracts
- Grow your academic brand—even without institutional buy-in
Corporations & Startups
"Our company has always desired an easier way to access higher ed labs, meeting space and talent"
Key Benefits:
- Search experts and labs across multiple universities
- Post internships, projects, R&D needs
- Book and pay directly—no red tape
Higher Ed Institutions
"By making our underutilized assets easier to access, we are now a true regional partner"
Key Benefits:
- Monetize underutilized labs, spaces, & equipment
- Promote faculty, research & tech transfer opportunities
- Track engagement data & ROI