Solving Society’s Greatest Challenges Together

The world’s most pressing issues cannot be solved by a single discipline or organization. They require convergent research—the integration of expertise across science, engineering, medicine, computing, business, and the social sciences, working alongside industry to translate discovery into real-world impact.

At Boston University, Corporate Research & Contracting builds strategic partnerships that connect industry with world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and multidisciplinary teams.

Why Partner with Boston University?

We are uniquely positioned to help industry address complex challenges through collaborative research and innovation.

Corporate Research & Contracting works with companies to:

  • Identify faculty and research teams whose expertise aligns with strategic business and R&D priorities.
  • Develop and support sponsored research partnerships that accelerate scientific discovery and technology development.
  • Navigate research agreements, intellectual property, and contracting efficiently and transparently.
  • Foster long-term relationships that evolve from individual projects into strategic affiliations.
  • Connect industry with BU’s innovation ecosystem, helping move discoveries from the laboratory toward commercialization and societal benefit.

Convergent Research in Action

Across the University, our researchers join with industry to tackle questions in health, computing, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainability.

GSK and the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM)

BU researchers and GSK are working together to develop innovative treatments for chronic lung diseases by combining stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and translational science—uniting academic discovery with pharmaceutical expertise to accelerate new therapies.

Red Hat Collaboratory

The Red Hat Collaboratory supports interdisciplinary research at the intersection of open source software, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Faculty and students work directly with industry experts on emerging technologies while preparing the next generation of innovators.

Mass Open Cloud (MOC) Alliance

Boston University is a founding member of the MOC Alliance, a collaboration among universities, government, and industry leaders that develops open cloud computing infrastructure for research, education, and innovation. The alliance demonstrates how public-private collaboration can create shared platforms that accelerate discovery.

Explore Partnership Opportunities

Corporate Research & Contracting welcomes conversations with companies interested in collaborative research, sponsored projects, technology translation, and strategic innovation exchanges.

Together, we can accelerate discovery—and deliver solutions that benefit society.