Amplifying Connectivity
A Singular Marketplace Where Higher Ed and the World Can Work Seamlessly Together
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