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Corporate Collaboration

Find the right contract

Just getting started?

Engaging companies to support research, educational tools, or student projects can be complex. 

The Office for Innovation can help you find companies with interests that align with your research, decide how to approach the company, and facilitate early discussions.

 

Policies to consider

  • Penn State seeks to protect a researcher’s interests when entering into different types of corporate agreements.
  • See Penn State’s Fundamental Principles Document to learn more about which interests Penn State protects.
  • Additionally, F&A rates for corporations differ depending on the type of agreement. The F&A Funding Matrix (Policy RA04) defines expectations for each type.
  • Reach out to the Office for Innovation if you have questions about how to engage a company.

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Need a template agreement for an industry partner?

Penn State's Office of Sponsored Programs lists a variety of Industry Agreement Templates for quick access.

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Still Need help?

The Office for Innovation assists in stewarding corporate contracts of all types. Please contact us when a corporation asks to set up an agreement.