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

• (New) Valorization of side streams from pectin production
  
  • Cargill 
  • Description: Seeks innovative solutions to valorize side streams from pectin production by converting them into high-value ingredients, materials, or other commercially viable products that support circular economy goals
  • Deadline: 09/04/2026
  • Keywords: Pectin production, Side-stream valorization, Food byproducts, Circular economy, Upcycling, Sustainable ingredients
• (New) Cutworms rearing and testing on field crops
  
  • BASF 
  • Description: Seeks experts with experience in rearing and testing cutworms to support research on insect management, laboratory bioassays, and evaluation of pest control solutions.
  • Deadline: 09/04/2026
  • Keywords: Cutworms, Insect rearing, Bioassays, Entomology, Pest management, Laboratory testing
• (New) Compact connected IoT hardware development
  
  • Private Company
  • Description: Seeks experts with experience in connected IoT hardware development to support the design, prototyping, integration, and testing of connected devices for commercial applications.
  • Deadline: 09/04/2026
  • Keywords: IoT hardware, Connected devices, Embedded systems, Hardware prototyping, Wireless connectivity, Product development
• (New) Film-free breathable barrier materials for absorbent products
  
  • Kimberly-Clack
  • Description: Seeks innovative filmless outercover materials for disposable diapers that replace plastic films with compostable, bio-based alternatives while maintaining performance and durability.
  • Deadline: 09/04/2026
  • Keywords: Sompostable materials, Bio-based materials, Filmless outercover, Disposable diapers, Sustainable hygiene, Barrier materials
• 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: