Industrial Research Office
Services for Faculty Members
The Industrial Research Office invites you to take advantage of the many valuable services we provide to Penn State researchers:
Need a research partner?
- With engineering degrees and industry experience, our technical staff members can effectively identify suitable industrial partners for your research efforts.
Interested in a long-term research relationship?
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The IRO is committed to establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with industry leaders in target areas.
- Master Agreements exist with 37 major U.S. companies; task orders under these agreements have totaled nearly $15 million over the past six years.
Want personal attention from a knowledgeable contract negotiator?
Need assistance with an industry component on a large initiative?
- The breadth of our industrial contact database enables us to bring the right industrial partners to the table for your larger projects.
Wonder what target areas industry is planning to fund?
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On behalf of some large industrial clients, we circulate special RFP information several times annually, which identifies their technical areas of focus.
Need assistance marketing a workshop? We can:
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Help you develop an agenda that is attractive to industry.
- Distribute invitations via our industry-specific contacts.
Looking for a wider industry base for your research center? We can:
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Provide focused marketing direction.
- Introduce you to target companies and contacts.
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