Duke Office for External Partnerships Host the UIDP Southeast Regional Forum

Hosted by Duke’s Office for External Partnerships, the UIDP Southeast Regional Forum (May 20, 2026) brought together leaders from academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector for candid, forward-looking discussions on the evolving landscape of university–industry collaboration. Participants explored shared challenges and opportunities in research, workforce development, and innovation, emphasizing the importance of relationship-driven partnerships and new models to accelerate the path from discovery to real-world impact.

“At Duke, we believe research universities have a responsibility to lead in building partnerships that move ideas from discovery to real‑world impact. By convening leaders from academia and industry, we’re creating connections that will expand opportunities for all, while strengthening the research-to-commerzialization ecosystem.”