# UIIN: University Industry Innovation Network > Join 150\+ universities and companies, from MIT and EPFL to ASML, that connect, build skills and get strategic guidance to make partnerships work\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.uiin.org/) - [UIIN Conference](https://www.uiin.org/conference/) - [Past speakers](https://www.uiin.org/conference/past-speakers/) - [Conference Frequently Asked Questions \(2027\)](https://www.uiin.org/conference/faq27/) - [Call for abstracts](https://www.uiin.org/conference/submit/) ## Posts - [The business of academic consulting: Oxford's journey and lessons](https://www.uiin.org/2026/10/21/the-business-of-academic-consulting-oxfords-journey-and-lessons/) - [Leading entrepreneurial change in higher education: Lessons from the H\-FARM ecosystem](https://www.uiin.org/2026/10/19/leading-entrepreneurial-change-in-higher-education-lessons-from-the-h-farm-ecosystem/) - [The convening university: How the University of Bristol is shaping regional impact](https://www.uiin.org/2026/10/13/the-convening-university-how-the-university-of-bristol-is-shaping-regional-impact/) - [Bridging academia and industry for innovation: Venture building at Telefónica](https://www.uiin.org/2026/10/15/bridging-academia-and-industry-for-innovation-venture-building-at-telefonica/) - [I say “phooey” to the Valley of Death](https://www.uiin.org/2026/10/08/i-say-phooey-to-the-valley-of-death/) ## Products - [Beyond Patents: How to turn Humanities Research into a Scalable Social Venture](https://www.uiin.org/product/beyond-patents-how-to-turn-humanities-research-into-a-scalable-social-venture/): \
Research valorisation is often associated with patents, technologies and spin\-outs — but what does it look like when the research comes from the humanities? In this fireside chat, \Saussan Khalil, Founder of Kalamna, and Emma Salgård Cunha from Cambridge Enterprise\ will explore how research into Arabic literacy developed into a social venture with international reach\. Drawing on both the founder and university perspectives, the conversation will look at the role of community testing, impact funding, licensing and venture support in moving humanities research from academic insight towards practical application and scale\.\
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\ - [Australia in Horizon Europe: Building European Partnerships](https://www.uiin.org/product/australia-in-horizon-europe-building-european-partnerships/): This interactive masterclass explores how Australian universities, research organisations and innovation actors can move from awareness of Horizon Europe to active participation\. Participants will examine how Horizon Europe consortia are formed, the different roles organisations can play within collaborative projects, and how to identify and approach potential European partners\. Drawing on UIIN’s experience working across European research and innovation ecosystems, the session will provide practical insights into how organisations can position their expertise, networks and institutional strengths within Horizon Europe collaborations\. Participants will also reflect on their own organisational readiness and identify concrete steps for developing partnerships and opportunities for the 2027 calls\. \<\!\-\-EndFragment \-\-\> \More about this event\ - [Measuring and Evaluating Partnerships](https://www.uiin.org/product/measuring-and-evaluating-partnerships/): Strong partnerships do not succeed by chance—they require ongoing measurement, reflection, and adaptation\. This masterclass explores how universities and their partners can measure the effectiveness, value, and impact of their collaborations\. Participants will examine why partnership measurement matters, explore practical evaluation frameworks, and learn how to select meaningful indicators that go beyond simple activity metrics\. Through practical examples and applied exercises, participants will develop approaches to capturing outcomes, demonstrating impact, and using evidence to strengthen partnerships over time\. \<\!\-\-EndFragment \-\-\> \More about this event\ - [From Expertise to Income: Advisory \& Consulting as a Pathway to Impact](https://www.uiin.org/product/from-expertise-to-income-advisory-consulting-as-a-pathway-to-impact/): Universities are increasingly expected to demonstrate societal and economic impact beyond research and teaching\. Advisory and consulting activities provide a powerful pathway for academics to translate expertise into practice, influence decision\-making, and strengthen engagement with external partners\. This masterclass explores how consulting and advisory work can serve as a structured valorisation mechanism for universities and researchers\. Participants will examine the benefits for academics, institutions, and external stakeholders, explore different models of advisory engagement, and identify practical approaches for building a culture and support system that enables consulting activities to contribute to institutional impact and innovation\. \<\!\-\-EndFragment \-\-\> \More about this event\ - [Communicating Impact of Collaborations](https://www.uiin.org/product/impact-of-university-business-collaboration/): Join us for this interactive session where you will explore effective strategies for communicating the impact of your university\-business collaborations to a variety of stakeholders\. You’ll gain insights into how to craft compelling impact stories that resonate with your audience, ensuring your successful partnerships are understood and valued\. \<\!\-\-EndFragment \-\-\> \More about this event\ ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.uiin.org/sitemap_index.xml)