The opportunity for universities to grow their revenue from companies has never been more apparent. Tap into the entire pie of R&D funding by partnering with companies.
For Universities
FirstIgnite makes it easy to partner with industry
FirstIgnite's AI software helps you identify corporate partners for licensing, advancement, sponsored research, core facilities and more. Simply enter a description of your partnership need and instantly be matched to the companies and contacts most interested in partnering.
80% of R&D spending in the US is from companies.
Supporting innovation partnerships at top research universities
We help universities accomplish many goals
“I don’t need to hire an extra team member. FirstIgnite is cheaper and more effective. Their team consistently brings us new industry contacts truly interested in our technology.”
There's never been a better time
For Industry Funding
More investment deals means more opportunities for your university to partner with companies. What’s your strategy for startup partnerships?
The world’s R&D funding
Is higher than ever
The NSF highlights the business sector’s key role in R&D. FirstIgnite’s AI can help your university form global partnerships with companies to boost research funding and commercial output. Leveraging private sector investment enhances research, drives innovation, and supports technology commercialization, benefiting both academia and industry.
