Industry-Academic Research Groups

The scientific breakthroughs made at UMass Amherst continue to seed new generations of applied research and a stream of new products that enhance our lives and strengthen our economy. The campus' industry partners realize the benefits of participating in early-stage research.

UMass Amherst has vehicles for engaging industry partners in large, interdisciplinary research initiatives designed to transfer technology and knowledge in key areas of science out into society. Read more about our Industry-Academic Research groups and the 70+ Research Centers and Institutes on campus.

Some of the reasons businesses partner with UMass Amherst include:

to Access to specialized expertise;
to access infrastructure – laboratories and analytical equipment;
to acquire new IP through licencing;
to find solutions to a specialized, technical problem;
to connect with other companies that share common interests
to reduce infrastructure costs;
to enable the company to focus on core business;
to take advantage of funding opportunities involving academia and industry; and
to gain an edge in recruiting new graduates.

RL&D Benefits Corporate Partners

• Creates access: your gateway to UMass and the region

• Communicates corporate trends and strategic needs to campus/community audience

• Fosters relationships: provides advocacy, communication and stewardship

• Promotes exchange of talent and intellectual property, resulting in recruiting and R&D competitive edge

• Works for mutual satisfaction and gain: win-win relationship