Brown University

Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence with broad disciplinary breadth and a culture of open, collaborative inquiry. Industry engagement is enabled by shared core facilities and co-located labs, structured mechanisms for corporate-sponsored research, and an urban innovation district within walking distance of campus. Clinical translation is supported through the medical school’s network of affiliated hospitals across the region. Research is backed by competitive federal funding from NIH, NSF, DoD, and other agencies, alongside state and industry partnerships. A dedicated technology transfer and corporate engagement office supports IP strategy, licensing, sponsored research agreements, and startup formation.