Resources

Practical guides for R&D collaboration between companies, research labs, and institutes

Learn how to describe technical problems, find the right lab, protect confidential information, plan pilots, and turn research partnerships into useful outcomes.

Resource topics

The fotonLink resource hub covers R&D collaboration, lab discovery, institute partnerships, confidentiality, pilot planning, technology transfer, and practical preparation for research partnerships.

  • Industry-University R&D Collaboration: A Practical Guide for Companies
  • How to Find the Right University Lab for an R&D Project
  • University Lab vs Research Institute: Which R&D Partner Fits Your Problem?
  • NDA-Gated R&D Collaboration: How to Share Enough Without Oversharing
  • How to Onboard a University Lab on fotonLink
  • Equipment Profile Evidence: Sources, AI Enrichment, and Lab Confirmation
  • R&D Pilot Project Planning: Scope, Deliverables, Timeline, and Success Metrics
  • Technology Transfer Basics for Companies Working With Universities
  • Contract Research vs Joint RDI: Which Collaboration Path Fits Your Problem?
  • How to Prepare an R&D Problem Statement for a University Lab
  • University Lab Equipment Access for Companies: What to Know Before You Ask