1 Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) National Science Foundation

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 2 I/UCRC Research History in NSF 1972Presidential Initiatives; e.g. Industrial Affiliates, Industrial R&D Incentive Program. 1976NSF Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) started. 1978Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers program started. President’s domestic policy review of industrial innovation. 1980Stevenson-Wydler Innovation Act of 1980 Uniform Federal Patent Policy Act of 1980 Justice Department’s Anti Trust Guide 1982Small Business Innovation Development Act of Engineering Research Centers program started. 1985National Cooperative Research Act of Science and Technology Centers program started. 2006I/UCRC program has grown to about 40 centers and over 100 universities

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 3 Research Interaction Basic Applied/Development University Industry I/U Centers

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 4 The I/UCRC Model Company C I/UCRC Company BCompany A Company D Company E Company F The model allows industries to interact with pre-competitive research if they so desire University

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 5 Typical Organizational Chart Academic Policy Committee C ENTER E VALUATOR project Faculty and Industrial Representation project Faculty and Industrial Representation etc. NSF University Industries across the United States INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD dean ’s office

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 6 Evolution of Centers Single discipline centers Multi-discipline centers Some researchers from other universities Multi-university centers Why? The expanding research base has become necessary to be able to respond to industries broad interests and to be more competitive on a national and international basis.

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 7 SINGLE UNIVERSITY CENTERS: 1.Built Environment 2.Management of Information 3.Silicon Wafer Engineering and Defect Science 4.Advanced Studies in Novel Surfactants 5.Information Technology and Organization** 6.Nondestructive Evaluation 7.Precision Metrology 8.Advanced Vehicle Electronics 9.Bio-catalysis and Bio-processing of Macromolecules 10.Bio-instrumentation 11.Photo-polymerization 12.Electronic Micro-Cooling 13.Biometrics/Identification 14.Strategic Planning 15.Fuel Cell Engineering 16.Computer Systems** 17.Child Injury Studies MULTI-UNIVERSITY CENTERS: 1.Health Management Research 2.Advanced Polymers and Composites 3.Virtual Proving Ground Simulation 4.Sensors and Actuators (MEMS) 5.Composite Reinforcement 6.Ceramic and Composite Materials 7.Measurement and Control Engineering 8.Micro-contamination Control 9.Water Quality 10.Intelligent Maintenance Systems** 11.Membrane Applied Science and Technology 12.Dielectrics 13.Engineering Logistics and Distribution 14.Tree Genetics 15.Telecommunication, Integrated Circuits Systems 16.Multi-phase Flow 17.Wireless Internet** 18.Plasma Processing 19.Search and Rescue Robotics** 20.Cyber Protection** 21.Friction Stir Welding 22.E-Design Manufacturing** 23.Computational Material Design** 2006 ** CISE SUPPORTED

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 8 Win-Win For the academic community, an I/UCRC : stable funding source for research exposes the academic community to the ‘real world’ establishes a meaningful research focus -- industrially-relevant fundamental provides support for research and students For industry, an I/UCRC : provides an avenue to investigate a topic which may otherwise not be done accomplishes research at a fraction of the cost allows an industry to utilize the talents and resources of a university vehicle for changing the university culture: multidisciplinary; strategic fundamental provides an excellent recruiting tool for building the future of the company

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 9 Funding Formula First five years lead university receives $70K+$10K for each additional university partnering universities receive $50K-$70K 1 each Second five years lead university receives $35K+$10K for each additional university +$8K for evaluator partnering universities receive $25K-$35K 3 +$5K 2 each Notes: 1. Funding level depends upon industrial membership level ($150K-$300K) 2. For evaluator, $8K first site, $5K second site, $3K third site, $0K additional sites 3. Note: REU’s, graduate fellowships, faculty fellowships, TIE awards, international, etc., are in addition to the base amounts above.

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 10 Memberships and Agreements Membership fee structure. Patent rights held by university, with royalty free, non-exclusive rights to center members. Publication delay policy. University cost share (25% of membership fees.) March-in rights for government via PL Industrial Advisory Board Established.

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Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 12 THE I/UCRC SYSTEM A Research Management Franchise Operations Protocol Evaluation Tools Experience Networking CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 14 Input/Feedback The Level of Interest/Feedback Evaluation (LIFE) process is an essential component of the I/UCRC that provides a simple, efficient method to assist with the selection, guidance, and direction of projects in the center. The LIFE process ensures quality and stimulates continued interest in the program. LIFE Forms are distributed and collected after each technical presentation during the semi annual meetings. Level Of Interest Feedback Evaluation (LIFE) To facilitate scientific and technical interaction between Center Faculty and Industrial Member Representative, each company represented is requested to rank their company’s level of interest and the research relevancy of each presentation. Please mark an X below to reflect the opinion of your company. Level of Interest: _____Very Interested ______Interested ______Interested with Change ______Not Interested ______Abstain Comments: _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Level Of Interest Feedback Evaluation (LIFE) To facilitate scientific and technical interaction between Center Faculty and Industrial Member Representative, each company represented is requested to rank their company’s level of interest and the research relevancy of each presentation. Please mark an X below to reflect the opinion of your company. Level of Interest: _____Very Interested ______Interested ______Interested with Change ______Not Interested ______Abstain Comments: _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 15 Currently funding 40 centers Approximately 100 universities involved About 400 organizations participate with over 700 memberships NSF support approximately $7 million Industry support approximately $24 million Total support approximately $60 million Statistics

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 16 NSF BUDGET BY YEAR Millions

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 17 NUMBER OF CENTERS Phased-Out Centers (Cumulative Record) Active Centers (Current Year)

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 18 GROWTH OF MULTI-UNIVERSITY CENTER

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 19 TOTAL FUNDING BY SOURCE BY YEAR IN DOLLARS Millions

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 20 AVERAGE MEMBERSHIP TURN OVER

Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers 21 Alex Schwarzkopf, Program Manager - Edward V. Clancy, Program Director (IPA) - Glenn Larsen, System Engineer – Rita Rodriguez, CISE (Liaison) – Gregory Misiorek, Program Assistant, for more information: and: NSF – WASHINGTON STAFF