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Pitch Perfect: Strategies to Maximize Industry Engagement

First impressions matter, especially when faculty meet potential industry sponsors. 

Pitch Perfect is an interactive, on-campus workshop developed by UIDP and delivered by UI Collab consultants with deep industry-sector experience. 

Designed for new, early, and mid-career faculty, it introduces the fundamentals of industry engagement, what companies value, how to align messaging, and how to frame research effectively. From elevator pitch to first meeting, participants gain skills to communicate clearly, build confidence, and foster lasting partnerships.

Offerings are structured as focused, interactive workshops that are delivered onsite, with optional follow-up sessions for individualized feedback.

Training specialties include:

  • benefits of university-industry partnerships,
  • communicating research value to industry audiences,
  • understanding corporate priorities and engagement models,
  • developing and delivering effective sponsor-focused pitches,
  • creating an elevator pitch,
  • building and sustaining industry relationships,
  • aligning research goals with industry needs,
  • navigating early-stage industry conversations,
  • and strengthening faculty confidence and engagement readiness.

Ready to get started?

Contact us to schedule an exclusive Pitch Perfect Workshop led by one of our expert consultants. 

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