Charlotte's Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships (ORCP)’s Post

UNC Charlotte's PORTAL is transforming the collaboration between academia and industry, enhancing innovation and research by partnering with companies like United Protective Technologies (UPT), a leader in nanocomposite coating technologies. This partnership bridges classroom learning with practical application, providing students such as Anna Centofanti and Madeline Umscheid valuable internship experiences that prepare them for engineering and technology careers. This synergy not only enriches student learning but also advances critical research and development efforts, demonstrating Charlotte's commitment to fostering an environment where academic and industrial pursuits align for mutual benefit. Greg Needham, executive director of Charlotte's Office of Research Partnerships, highlights the importance of PORTAL: "We align Charlotte's vast research capabilities and expertise with the needs of industry, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that advance important science, solve industry-relevant R&D challenges and provide channels for the commercialization of new technologies of high value and societal impact." Read more about how PORTAL is powering the future: https://lnkd.in/eeQ-z9Dx. #CLT #Innovation #Collaboration #Engineering #Research #IndustryPartnerships #PORTAL

PORTAL: Fostering innovation, collaboration to power the future

PORTAL: Fostering innovation, collaboration to power the future

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