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      • SBIR/STTR Recipient
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      • Transportation
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    • Industry Affiliate Programs
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      • What is an Industry Sponsored Institute
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      • All
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      • Electronic Systems and Components
      • Energy
      • Environment
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      • Medical Diagnostics
      • Medical Therapeutics
      • Research Tools
      • SBIR/STTR Recipient
      • Software and Services
      • Transportation
    • Standard Agreements
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FOR RESEARCHERS

Industry Sponsored Research

Set up research funding partnerships with companies

I&E Activities Reports for Faculty

Request metrics tracked by IPIRA

International Collaborations

Learn about international research agreements and policies

Receive or Send Research Materials or Data

Get data use and material transfer agreements

Startup Pathways

Find programs and services well-suited for researchers

Indirect Costs

Learn about facilities and administrative costs for industry-sponsored projects and research

Intellectual Property Protection

Submit invention or software disclosures and learn about IP

Visiting Industrial Fellows

Establish official campus status for employees of for-profit companies

Confidential Disclosure Agreements

Establish a CDA, also known as an NDA

SBIR/STTR Grants and Partnerships

Learn about federal SBIR/STTR programs, funding, eligibility, and support

Standard Agreements

Find the most common agreements handled by IPIRA on behalf of UC Berkeley

Student Contracts

Get guidance for students navigating legal obligations when signing agreements with third parties

COVID-19

Explore pandemic resources and mitigation projects

Research Ethics and Compliance

Access policies and guidance for ensuring responsible research

Concierge

Can't find what you need? Submit a question to IPIRA

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