Research Collaborations

Catalyze discovery and invention

At OTD, impactful applications of science are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re interested in sponsoring a research project, forging a long-term strategic alliance, or simply accessing laboratory materials, we’ll help you launch a successful and rewarding collaboration with faculty who are leaders in their fields.

We like interesting problems

Sponsored research projects can rapidly advance science and effectively propel early-stage technologies toward commercial partnership. Our team will facilitate your collaboration with Harvard researchers and, in doing so, help reduce the financial risk associated with early-stage scientific research.

We also like to think big

Strategic alliances harness the strengths of multiple investigators over the course of several years to make significant scientific progress. Creative, flexible, and well managed, our institution-level alliances convene teams of the world’s best and brightest researchers to solve important and complex challenges.

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Whether you’re interested in sponsoring Harvard research, accessing research materials, or exploring licensing opportunities, OTD is here to help.

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We have engaged with a wide range of local and global companies that are leaders in their respective sectors, including those in pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, chemicals, robotics, computer science, advanced materials, electronics, healthcare providers, and consumer products.

To get a sense of how we think, view our Sample Agreements.

Recent alliance news

Wyss Institute’s AminoX project receives funding from Northpond Labs to accelerate innovation in protein-based therapeutics

Northpond-funded Laboratory for Bioengineering Research and Innovation makes its fourth investment into the future of biotech.

Harvard and ONO Pharmaceutical Launch University-Wide Alliance to Address Multiple Disease Areas

Harvard University and Ono Pharmaceutical Co. (ONO) have launched a strategic alliance today to advance research across a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Connecting, Innovating, Impacting: Highlights 2023

A look back at moments in 2023 where researchers and industry leaders came together to connect and learn; strategic collaborations, research agreements and accelerator funding were announced; and translational research made it out of the labs for societal impact.

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