Industry Affiliate Programs

What is an Industry Affiliate Program?

An IAP is a University research program – organized, hosted, and directed by Berkeley faculty and/or staff – focused on a specific area of research of common interest with private industry, and funded by industry membership fees. A successful, properly structured IAP:

  •  furthers the university’s research mission
  •  facilitates private funding of public research
  •  educates students and provides career opportunities
  •  enhances feedback from industry to inform academic research
  •  facilitates the translation and commercialization of university research results

An IAP is a standardized program where at least three companies join as Industry Members and receive a set schedule of benefits. Companies join an IAP by (i) signing a membership agreement, and (ii) paying the membership fees. Membership fees paid by Industry Members are used to fund the research carried out by Berkeley researchers within the IAP.

IPIRA does not handle gift-based industry affiliate programs. To inquire about gift-based industry affiliate programs, consult with University Development and Alumni Relations or the relevant college or department development officer.

In return for their membership fees, Industry Members receive certain benefits. The specific benefits vary from IAP to IAP and are established prior to the launch of the IAP. Typical benefits for Industry Members include:
  1. Early notice. Industry Members typically receive early notice of new research findings, publication abstracts, and resulting intellectual property in advance of the general public. Results are published in a timely manner thereafter in accordance with academic custom.
  2. Early access. Early access to research results means Industry Members become aware of research results before they are formerly published. This is a typical benefit for Industry Members who have a chance to interact with the research team on a periodic basis, through reviews, poster sessions, and retreats.
  3. Easy entry and termination. IAP membership is open. Any company can join or leave (terminate their membership agreement) at any time.

IPIRA’s Industry Alliances Office manages Berkeley IAPs, working closely with IAP Executive Directors and companies to define the opportunity, set up the IAP, and launch and administer the IAP. IPIRA is part your team, and we are here to help you.

Industry Affiliate Programs handled by IPIRA use contracts, offer intellectual property rights, and have membership fees. Industry Members receive invoices from UC Berkeley Controller's Office Contracts and Grants Accounting. Payments may be made to the Regents of the University of California at the address or wire information in the Industry Member's contract.

Membership fees cover both direct and indirect costs. Learn about UC Berkeley policies for rates and distribution of overhead costs for Industry Consortia and Affiliate Membership Agreements.

Indirect costs are expenses not directly associated with any one research project, but incurred for the benefit of all campus research and activities. These expenses, also known as facilities and administrative costs, include libraries, electricity, general administrative support, facility maintenance, and building and equipment depreciation, among other things. Learn more.

 

 

Current Industry Affiliate Programs

 

Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR)

Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR)

BAIR brings together UC Berkeley researchers in the areas of computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, planning, control, and robotics.


Berkeley Device Modelling Center (BDMC)

Berkeley Device Modelling Center (BDMC)

The Berkeley Device Modelling Center specializes in device group research areas, including but not limited to advanced CMOS devices and circuits, advanced processes and materials for CMOS, CMOS compact device modeling, N/MEMS technology, and novel technologies


Berkeley DeepDrive (BDD)

Berkeley DeepDrive (BDD)

Berkeley DeepDrive stands at the forefront of research on deep automotive perception through integration of vehicles and vision. Their dataset is linked here.


Berkeley Seismological Laboratory (BSL)

Berkeley Seismological Laboratory (BSL)

The Berkeley Seismological Laboratory (BSL) provides robust hazard information while engaging in essential geophysical research.


Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC)

Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC)

The Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center conducts industry-relevant, interdisciplinary research on micro- and nano-scale sensors, moving mechanical elements, microfluidics, materials, processes & systems that take advantage of progress made in integrated-circuit, bio, and polymer technologies.


Center for Augmented Cognition

Center for Augmented Cognition

The center for augmented cognition supports Berkeley faculty and students in their research on new computing paradigms and methodologies of human cognition modeling, human computer interaction, and human-robot collaboration through augmented and virtual-reality technologies.


Center for the Built Environment (CBE)

Center for the Built Environment (CBE)

Our mission is to improve the environmental quality and energy efficiency of buildings by providing timely, unbiased information on building technologies and design and operation techniques.


Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi)

Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi)

Our goal is to increase understanding of biotechnology operations and to improve the reliability, efficiency and power of techniques and decision-support systems for biotechnology operations.


Center for Innovation in Vision and Optics (CIVO)

Center for Innovation in Vision and Optics (CIVO)

This center promotes the development, use, and dissemination of innovative display, graphics, and optical technology for the healthy and diseased eye.


Cool Climate Network (CCN)

Cool Climate Network (CCN)

CoolClimate provides smart decision-making tools and programs to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.


FHL VIVE Center for Enhanced Reality (VIVE Center)

FHL VIVE Center for Enhanced Reality (VIVE Center)

The VIVE Center sponsors research and applications in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and facilitates the deployment of disruptive VR, AR, and AI technologies across the Berkeley campus for cross-disciplinary research and education.


Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Center (iCyPhy)

Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems Center (iCyPhy)

The goal of iCyPhy is to conduct research on architecture and designs, modeling, and analysis techniques for cyber-physical systems with an emphasis on industry applications.


U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center for Water-Energy Technologies (CERC-WET)

U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center for Water-Energy Technologies (CERC-WET)

The CERC will build a foundation of knowledge, technologies, human capabilities, and relationships in mutually beneficial areas that will position the United States and China for a future with very low energy intensity and highly efficient multi-family residential and commercial buildings.

Former Industry Affiliate Programs

 
  •  Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry
  •  Center for Analytical Biotechnology
  •  Center for Augmented Cognition
  •  California Center for Innovative Transportation
  •  Center for Hybrid and Embedded Software Systems (merged with iCyPhy)
  •  Integrated Modelling, Process, and Computation for Technology
  •  Pacific Earthquake Engineering Center
  •  SWARM Lab
  •  Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center
  •  Synthetic Biology Institute
  •  TRUST
  •  TSRC Affiiiate Program
  •  Vehicle Infrastructure Transportation Affiliates Laboratory

 

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