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QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ASSESSING STRENGHTS AND AREAS OF FOCUS OF ACADEMIA
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  • May 6, 2025

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ASSESSING STRENGHTS AND AREAS OF FOCUS OF ACADEMIA

Preamble: 

We are all conversant with the importance and need for Industry-Academia connect, partnership, interface and collaboration. Much has been discussed, debated from few decades. Concerns, recommendations, mechanisms and suggestions have been provided in different forums with involvement of all stakeholders. Both industry and academia need each other for their successful existence but their interests and priorities are by definition different in a number of ways.


Objective of this survey: 

With this focus and intent, this survey questionnaire is intended to compile detailed information from academic institutions to identify potential areas of collaboration with industry partners. Your accurate and concise response is solicited to achieve the objective. Kindly extend your cooperation.

Section 1: General Institutional Information

  1. Institution Name (Short answer)

  2. Department / Faculty (Short answer)

  3. Contact Person Name (Short answer)

  4. Contact Person Title (Short answer)

  5. Email Address (Short answer, required)

  6. Phone Number (Short answer)

  7. Website / Research Portfolio Link (Short answer)

Section 2: Core Competency Identification

  1. Top 3 Areas of Academic Strength (Paragraph)
    (e.g., Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Sustainable Engineering)

We can provide a dropdown with our inventory list and last on as ..  Any other (Pl specify)


  1. Key Research Facilities, Labs, or Centres Supporting These Areas (Paragraph)


  1. Recent/Ongoing Research Projects (include funding sources if any) (Paragraph)


  1. Unique Methodologies, Tools, or Technologies Used (Paragraph)


  1. Select the Type of Expertise Your Research Team Offers: (Checkboxes)

  • Fundamental Research

  • Applied Research

  • Prototyping & Product Development

  • Policy and Social Impact Studies

  • Data Analytics & Modelling

  • Engineering and Design Solutions

  • Any other – Please specify

Section 3: Industry Collaboration Readiness

  1. Have you done any Previous Industry Collaboration? (Multiple choice)

  • Yes

  • No

  1. If yes, briefly describe the collaboration (Paragraph, conditional if Q13 = Yes)

    1. Collaboration Partner – 


  1. Collaboration Type – 


  1. Desired Outcome - 


  1. Interested Collaboration Types (Checkboxes)

  • Joint Research Projects

  • Technology Transfer

  • Internships/Student Projects

  • Consultancy/Advisory

  • Sponsored Research

  • Co-Development of Products/Processes

  • Joint Publications/Whitepapers

  • Any other – Please specify


  1. Do you have a dedicated office or person to manage industry partnerships? (Multiple choice)

  • Yes (please specify below)

  • No

  1. If yes, provide contact information (Short answer, conditional)

Name of person:

Email:

Phone – Mobile: (10 digit) Landline: (with STD code)

Section 4: Intellectual Property and Commercialization

  1. Do you have a technology transfer or IP office? (Multiple choice)

  • Yes

  • No

  1. Are you open to licensing your technology to industry? (Multiple choice)

  • Yes

  • No

  • Case-by-case basis


  1. Number of patents/licenses/spin-offs in past 5 years (Short answer)

Section 5: Strategic Focus and Future Direction

  1. Key Societal or Industry Challenges Your Research Targets (Paragraph)


  1. Priority Sectors for Collaboration (Short answer or Paragraph)


  1. Short-term and Long-term Goals for Industry Engagement (Paragraph)

Section 6: Additional Comments

  1. Mention and elaborate unique value can your institution offer to an industry partner? (Paragraph)


  1. Any other relevant comments or information you wish to provide? (Paragraph)