industry partners

Industry Partners

• Broad array • Short Term Goal – Shift from potential to a more definitive

relationship by April

• Feedback re: other STC & ERC reviews– Lack of specificity regarding nature of partnerships

a concern in other proposals

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Proposal Needs from Potential Partners

• 31 March– Email or letter from industry to internal partner• Reflect anticipated mutual benefits in a way that refer

specifically to the goals of the STC and the company’s interests• Reflect what Company could contribute and how they

would benefit

• Support need not be monetary, especially at this stage

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Assurances

• Email/letter– Not a legally binding document – Statement of interest to partner if funded

• No need for funds/in-kind support now– Expect NSF to announce award 3/2010

• Long-term Goal: Site visit• Assistance to solidify partnerships

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Potential PartnersIndustry Philanthropy

UM IBM, FPL, Shell, LM, RCCL Foundations

UW TWC

GT Shell, Home Depot

NCAR Swiss Re, Willis Re

OU, UPR, UVI

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