Innovation

Collaboration with Columbia University offers industry partners more than just access to excellent research and talented future employees; it offers a unique opportunity to partner with a world leader in innovation. Our corporate engagement team can provide information about the unique aspects of the university-industry sponsored research relationship in an effort to launch successful and mutually beneficial collaborations.

Research

Statement of Principles link
Sponsored Research Opportunities link
Corporate Philanthropy link
Core Facilities 
Columbia University’s physical facilities, instruments, and online platforms reflect the quality and quantity of collaborations that prove so integral to our research enterprise. For a complete listing of all core facilities that are available for use by external partners, please follow this link.

Entrepreneurship 

How is IP Treated at Columbia? link
Technology Licensing link
Startups based on Columbia’s technology link
Lab-to-Market Startup Accelerator Network-supporting founders from Columbia and beyond link

Industry Affiliate Programs

Industry Affiliate Programs provide a gateway for corporations to engage with research faculty and students and to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects in their areas of interest. Member companies support early-stage research through annual fees while enjoying unique benefits that facilitate the exchange of ideas between Columbia University and the industry.