The College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin is committed to increasing the dissemination of ideas and innovations through entrepreneurship and collaborations with business, industry and government. These collaborations contribute to the long-term economy of our state and nation and create new revenue streams to support a world-class education for students.

An Ideal Partnership

The concentration of brainpower, ambition and expertise in the College of Natural Sciences make it a natural partner in building a strong regional economy and spawning a diverse, abundant and educated workforce.

The college has conducted extensive research to identify companies with high potential for collaboration. Ideal Corporate Partners would be:

• Dedicated to innovation and development of intellectual property.
• Compatible in their research interests with the research being conducted in the College of Natural Sciences.
• Committed to protecting the environment by reducing hazardous substances and processes.
• Experts in industry eager to guide our curricula and serve and serve on topical task forces and as mentors.

Investment in the College

Investing in College of Natural Sciences is more than philanthropy. It is good business. Our Corporate Partners:

• Have opportunities to recruit some of the nation’s best and brightest students and graduates for internships and employment.
• Collaborate in meaningful research partnerships and programs that make the world a better place.
• Have a partner on which they can rely as an economic engine that drives the Texas and U.S. economies.
• Receive marketing opportunities, including product placement, logo on T-shirts and other promotional items, and event sponsorships.
• Become members of the prestigious Dean’s Circle, which recognizes the highest level of contributions to and involvement with the College.

Tax-deductible donations are distributed among any or all of the college's priority areas according to the interests of our Corporate Partners. The college confers with  Corporate Partners twice a year to review progress and successes from their unrestricted gifts.

Summary

The formidable collaboration of science and business has the power to propel Texas and the United States forward as the world’s undisputable leader in technological innovation and economic dominance. The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences, through its commitments to cutting-edge research, entrepreneurship and collaborations with industry in real-world applications such as artificial intelligence, ecology, physics, nano and molecular technology, materials chemistry, lasers, cellular biology and marine science, is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in that effort.

Together, we are limited only by our collective, collaborative and innovative imagination.