Start-ups: University Partnership – 1 Day Workshop in Blacksburg, VA

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

This 1-day workshop equips start-up founders in Blacksburg with strategies to leverage university partnerships for innovation, research, and market growth. You will explore methods to engage academic resources, access research expertise, and collaborate on projects that drive business development. Through hands-on activities, real-life case studies, and actionable frameworks, you will learn how to create mutually beneficial university-industry collaborations that accelerate your start-up’s success.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Identify suitable university partners for your start-up
• Develop effective collaboration strategies for research and innovation
• Navigate intellectual property and legal considerations
• Access funding opportunities and grants with academic partners
• Build networks to engage faculty and student talent
• Use project management tools to coordinate collaborative projects
• Measure success and scale partnership initiatives

Target Audience:

Start-up founders in Blacksburg looking to engage in university-industry collaborations for research, innovation, and growth.

Blacksburg’s strong university presence provides start-ups with unique opportunities to collaborate on research and innovation. This course equips you with practical strategies to identify academic partners, structure joint projects, and secure funding. You will gain hands-on experience with case studies and activities that make collaboration tangible and actionable. Ethical, legal, and IP considerations are covered to protect your innovations. By attending, you can accelerate business growth, enhance product development, and strengthen your network within the academic community. Choosing this course ensures your start-up maximizes the potential of university partnerships efficiently and effectively.

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Group Discounts:

10% off for 3 or more registrations

15% off for 10 or more registrations

Looking to train your start-up team onsite?

We provide customizable in-house training tailored to your business’s objectives, team size, and partnership goals. Sessions can include interactive workshops, scenario-based exercises, and project planning activities. This ensures your team gains hands-on experience while remaining aligned with your company’s innovation and growth strategies.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session:

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• Overview of collaboration opportunities for start-ups
• Benefits of academic partnerships for research and innovation
• Understanding Blacksburg’s university ecosystem
• Activity

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• Mapping universities, departments, and research labs
• Selecting partners aligned with your business goals
• Evaluating potential for co-development and funding
• Case Study

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• IP ownership in collaborative projects
• Licensing agreements and confidentiality
• Managing risks and protecting innovations
• Activity

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• Accessing lab facilities and resources
• Structuring joint research projects
• Aligning academic outcomes with commercial objectives
• Role Play

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• Identifying joint funding opportunities
• Preparing proposals with academic partners
• Understanding grant compliance and reporting
• Activity

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• Building strong communication channels
• Engaging faculty and student talent
• Leveraging networking events and incubators
• Case Study

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• Tools for managing joint projects effectively
• Tracking milestones and deliverables
• Ensuring smooth coordination across teams
• Activity

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• KPIs for evaluating partnership success
• Lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Expanding successful collaborations
• Role Play

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• Developing a start-up-specific collaboration roadmap
• Setting actionable milestones and KPIs
• Aligning with long-term business goals
• Activity

Host or Publisher Mangates