College of Science

SBPP Approach

The SBPP approach is to be the corporate partnership program of choice by exceeding the expectations and meeting the demands of its customers that seek to engage with the College of Science and have access to new ideas and innovation, latest technologies, research, faculty, students, and build long lasting relationships.

Finding solutions to complex business needs requires customized strategies and multidisciplinary resources.  A key strength of the SBPP is the “cafeteria style” model of assets and services. This model provides corporate customers with flexible, individualized solutions, as well as a good understanding of opportunities and expertise at the College of Science.

SBPP Highlights

  • Business approach to engaging corporations with the College of Science
  • Provides a point of contact for business inquiries and information
  • Has mechanisms to ensure accountability, project management, metrics and tracking
  • Designed to be flexible
  • Promotes close collaboration with students, faculty scientists, and labs
  • Is a channel of communication with Science Administration and faculty in the College of Science
  • Facilitates negotiations and confirmation of contracts, licenses and agreements
  • Offers business development opportunities with other SBPP partners

Ways to Participate in the SBPP

The SBPP Director is the point of contact for prospective SBPP customers. The Director will conduct thorough “fact finding” discussions with SBPP customers to obtain a full understanding of needs and assess the availability of resources. Work begins with a Proposal which is a surface level agreement that outlines the customer’s needs, SBPP resources, time frame, and cost.    A completed Proposal is the green light for a project or activity to move forward.

SBPP customers are assigned a SBPP customer team member who will provide account management services, including regular updates regarding the status of project(s), act as an interface with the appropriate university “assets” to ensure the project stays on course and budget.

The terms and scope of the partnerships will determine the options for participation in the SBPP.  SBPP partners are provided with flexible options that will maximize the benefits of their investment and support. Options include:

  • Fee for service(s), where a corporation receives a particular benefit based on a specific need
  • Dues for membership in a collaborative research group or consortium
  • "Contributions in kind"
    • Equipment
    • Data
    • Dedicated human resources from the SBPP partner
  • Other, upon agreement of SBPP Director

SBPP Mini Tours - a great introduction to Science @ Purdue!

SBPP Mini Tours are an excellent way to learn more about the science, research, and people that could help your business!  SBPP Mini Tours include a mixture of presentations and one on one discussions with faculty and students, tours of labs and centers, and a “Working Lunch” with the Dean of Science.

For more information about how your company can participate in the SBPP, please contact Lisa Robertson, Director, SBPP and Corporate Relations at the College of Science, at (765) 494-4344 or lrobertson@purdue.edu.