Partnerships with Industries

Connecting cutting-edge researchers with forward-thinking companies to drive innovation through collaboration, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at W&M bridges the gap between academic insight and industrial scale, translating breakthrough science into real-world applications. Faculty are invited to explore the open opportunities below to see how their research can address pressing industry needs.

They are encouraged to connect with OSP early in the process – before approaching potential sponsors – to ensure that proposals are developed through proper institutional channels. Once a partnership is established, OSP handles the full sponsored programs lifecycle, expertly reviewing and approving proposals, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.

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Browse each faculty funding section, or use Command (⌘) + F on Mac devices or Ctrl + F on PC devices to search for specific keywords on each page.

Interested applicants should contact their OSP Administrator as early as possible.

Funding Opportunities

• Thermal management technologies for skin interfaces
  • Kimberly Clack
  • Description: Seeking technologies that reduce heat and improve thermal comfort at the skin interface in disposable absorbent hygiene products.
  • Deadline: 10/16/2026 
  • Keywords: Thermal comfort, heat reduction, skin interface, cooling, absorbent hygiene, diapers, thermal management
• Sensing technologies for insect detection and identification 
  • Private Company
  • Description: Seeking intelligent sensing technologies for early detection, identification, and monitoring of household and garden insect pests.
  • Deadline: 10/16/2026 
  • Keywords: Pest detection, smart sensors, AI, computer vision, IoT, insect monitoring, pest identification, connected devices
• Stable no-migration soft silicone materials
  • Proctor & Gamble
  • Description: Seeking soft, durable silicone/PDMS materials that minimize migration of residuals and maintain stable mechanical and surface properties for skin and tissue mimics.
  • Deadline: 10/16/2026 
  • Keywords: Silicone, PDMS, soft materials, migration control, skin mimics, tissue mimics, material stability
• Silicone surface engineering for controlled wetting and fluid transfer
  • Proctor & Gamble
  • Description: Seeking innovative surface-engineering technologies for silicone/PDMS that improve wetting, fluid transfer, friction, and durability for skin-like applications.
  • Deadline: 10/16/2026 
  • Keywords: Silicone, PDMS, surface engineering, wetting, coatings, fluid transfer, friction, durability
• Controlled oxidation technologies for improved selectivity and efficiency
  • Private Company
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 02/27/2027
  • Keywords:
• Industrial melting technologies for edible fats and fatty materials
  • Cargill
  • Description:
  • Deadline: 02/27/2027
  • Keywords: