Executive & Professional Search
Recruit leadership and professional talent to staff roles that enable research translation, partnerships and operational leadership across universities, labs and industry.
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UI Collab
Helps universities, industry and government translate research into impact through strategy, governance and talent solutions.
Designs partnership, governance and talent strategies that help universities and labs secure funding and advance research; its Pitch Perfect workshop drew over 40 faculty and staff.
- Engagement models
- Project, Workshop or training, Retainer
- Founded
- 2023
- Works in
- Global, United States
- Ideal client stage
- Established business, Enterprise
- Ideal client size
- 201 to 1,000 people, More than 1,000 people
Services
What you can hire UI Collab for
Contracting and Compliance Advisory
Provide guidance on contracting structures and compliance processes needed to formalize collaborations and enable technology transitions.
Ask about this →Corporate Engagement Strategy
Design industry engagement approaches and partner channels to move research toward commercial or public impact.
Ask about this →Facilitated Strategic Planning
Facilitate workshops that align stakeholders on strategy, governance and operational roadmaps for research programs and initiatives.
Ask about this →Innovation Ecosystem Assessment & Development
Assess regional assets, ecosystem gaps and convening needs and produce development plans to grow research-driven innovation hubs.
Ask about this →Operational & Strategy Assessment
Evaluate operational models and strategic priorities to improve scaling, governance and readiness for partnerships or funding.
Ask about this →Proposal Development & Red Team Review
Develop proposals and perform red team reviews to strengthen bids for state funding, NSF Engines proposals and similar opportunities.
Ask about this →Technology Maturation & Transition Planning
Plan technology maturation and transition pathways, addressing governance, talent needs and commercialization considerations for research outputs.
Ask about this →Fit
Is UI Collab right for you?
A good fit if you are
- An established business or an enterprise with 201 to 1,000 people or More than 1,000 people
- In higher education, government, research laboratories, healthcare or nonprofit
- Based anywhere: they work globally
How they engage
- Project
- A defined scope with one outcome.
- Workshop or training
- Sessions that teach your team a method or a skill.
- Retainer
- Ongoing work on a recurring basis.
Proof points
University of New Mexico
Client testimonial — University of New Mexico (homepage)
Helped advance tens of millions of dollars in state funding and advanced two NSF Engines to the full proposal stage.
Case study on ui-collab.com ↗Pitch Perfect on-site workshop
Pitch Perfect on-site workshop (homepage)
Hosted an on-site Pitch Perfect workshop attended by over 40 faculty and staff.
Case study on ui-collab.com ↗Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent
Strategic partnership with Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent
Formed a strategic partnership with Gardner Innovation Search Partners and Higher Talent on Apr. 21, 2026.
Case study on ui-collab.com ↗Executive search experience statement
Provides executive search services backed by 75+ years of combined experience in technology transfer and recruiting.
Case study on ui-collab.com ↗About UI Collab
Known for convening university, industry and government stakeholders to translate academic research into funded programs and partnerships, UI Collab uses a collaborative, evidence-driven approach to clear barriers to impact. Clients cite a research brief that helped advance tens of millions of dollars in state funding and NSF Engines proposals as evidence of its effectiveness.
Industries served
All sources checked 15 Oct 2026.
Questions and answers
How do I contact UI Collab?
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