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However, institutions can currently express interest in being considered for the additional cohorts that may follow, including in Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology and Agriculture. ## Accelerate commercialization Fast-track your institution's research by connecting with industry partners that can help translate early-stage innovations into market-ready. ## Highlight scientific talent Showcase your institution's talent and expertise to foster industry collaborations that drive innovation. ## Unlock funding & resources Broaden your institution's access to industry funding and resources to extend the reach of your innovations. ## Request an Interest Form ## Join our growing list of **under-the-radar research institutions**. Learn more about the research potential of universities across the country. 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Universities Industry partners ![Kimberly Eck](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/1__Kimberly.png) ### [Kimberly Eck](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-eck-phd-96081451/) Senior Associate Vice President for Research Emory ![Alan Bentley](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/2__Alan.png) ### [Alan Bentley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-bentley-772466111/) Director of Technology Transfer Vanderbilt ![Orin Herskowitz](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/3__Orin.png) ### [Orin Herskowitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/orinherskowitz/) Executive Director, Columbia Technology Ventures Columbia ![Andy Maas](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/4__Andy.png) ### [Andy Maas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjmaas/) Associate Vice President, Technology Transfer University of Texas at Austin ![Crystal Leach](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/5__Crystal.png) ### [Crystal Leach](https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-leach-6a68768/) Director of Corporate Engagement NYU ![Jim Bray](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/6__Jim.png) ### [Jim Bray](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-bray-447235/) Senior Director, Corporate Engagement Northwestern ![Jacob Dolence](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/7__Jacob.png) ### [Jacob Dolence](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-dolence/) Director, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Longwood University ![Thyaga Nandagopal](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/1__Thyaga.png) ### [Thyaga Nandagopal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thyaga/) Head of Emerging Technologies Samsung ![Phil Taylor](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/2__Phil.png) ### [Phil Taylor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jphiliptaylor/) Director of Open Innovation and Outreach Bayer Crop Science ![Tom Holcombe](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/3__Tom.png) ### [Tom Holcombe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-holcombe/) Head of Collaboration & Scouting North America BASF ![Maxine Roman](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/4__Maxine.png) ### [Maxine Roman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxineroman/) Lead, R&D Innovation Collaboration and Partnerships Kraft Heinz ![Pete Ellingson](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/0__Pete.png) ### [Pete Ellingson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-ellingson-414a245/) Open Innovation Manager, Corporate R&D P&G ![Rolf Bayersdoerfer](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/6__Rolf.png) ### [Rolf Bayersdörfer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolf-bayersd%C3%B6rfer-72057853/?originalSubdomain=de) Corporate Director Open Innovation & New Business Henkel ![Mark Schubert](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/7__Mark.png) ### [Mark Schubert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markschubert/) Associate Director of R&D, Global Innovation Scouting Sherwin-Williams ![Sameer Talsania](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/8__Sameer.png) ### [Sameer Talsania](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameertalsania/) R&D Director, External Innovation PepsiCo ![Jesse Miller](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Headshots/9__Jesse.png) ### [Jesse Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessedmiller/) Director of Innovation Neogen ![Researcher from emerging institution](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/bg-researcher-2.jpg) ## Helping us **catalyze innovation** with emerging research institutions. Emerge is made possible with the support of key academic and government organizations. [![Partner logo](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Ecosystem%20Partners/NACRO-logo.png)](https://www.nacrocon.org/) [![Partner logo](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Ecosystem%20Partners/APLU-logo.png)](https://www.aplu.org/) [![Partner logo](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Ecosystem%20Partners/UIDP-logo.png)](https://uidp.org/) [![Partner logo](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Logos%20-%20Ecosystem%20Partners/org-logo-ARIS.png)](https://researchinsociety.org/) ## Emerge in the news Explore Emerge announcements, events, and media coverage. October 16, 2024 Fast Company [How AI can unlock innovation across our nation’s research institutionsRead more](https://www.fastcompany.com/91208635/how-ai-can-unlock-innovation-across-our-nations-research-institutions) May 22, 2024 National Science Foundation [NSF invests in a pilot to catalyze partnerships between industry and researchers at emerging research institutions Read more](https://new.nsf.gov/tip/updates/nsf-halo-pilot) May 23, 2024 iBIO [Halo to lead $1.2 Million NSF pilot connecting industry with emerging research talent Read more](https://ibio.org/halo-to-lead-1-2-million-nsf-pilot-connecting-industry-with-emerging-research-talent/) # Emerge is powered by Halo, an AI-powered partnering platform. Halo helps scientific innovators and R&D teams connect, collaborate and bring new innovations to market faster. ![Quotation-mark-large](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Quotation-mark-large.png) Using Halo we've been able to find new research and experts that none of our other tools could find. That has been a major benefit, unearthing what is up and coming and beneath the surface. ![Maxine at Kraft Heinz](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/maxine%20roman.jpeg) Maxine Roman R&D Innovation Collaboration & Partnerships Lead Kraft Heinz ![Quotation-mark-large](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Quotation-mark-large.png) Through Halo I've been able to connect and collaborate with partners that see applications for my research in areas I hadn't imagined. ![Paul at Arizona State University](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/paul-1f14365d8b03bc53da5e.png) Paul Westerhoff, PhD, PE, BCEE Principal Investigator Arizona State University ![Quotation-mark-large](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/Quotation-mark-large.png) Academic collaborations with industry often come about organically...Halo is working to make these collaborations happen more frequently & deliberately. ![Alan at University of Illinois at Chicago](https://info.halo.science/hubfs/User-AlanKoncarevic.png) Alan Koncarevic, PhD Assistant Vice Chancellor, Innovation & Corporate Partnerships University of Illinois at Chicago [Learn more about Halo](http://www.halo.science) [![emerge-halo-logo](https://info.halo.science/hs-fs/hubfs/emerge-halo-logo.png?width=62&height=31&name=emerge-halo-logo.png)](https://www.halo.science) ## What R&D partnering should be. 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