CERIS Strategy (Center for Emerging Research & Industry Strategy) works at the intersection of higher education, industry, and regional economic development, where academic-industry partnerships begin and where their long-term success is determined. When these connections are unclear or fragmented, collaboration stalls, opportunities are missed, and regional innovation slows. CERIS helps universities, economic development leaders, and industry partners align research capacity, workforce pathways, and emerging industry needs by designing and implementing the governance models, partnership frameworks, and coordination mechanisms that allow collaboration to move from fragmented effort to coordinated action. The result is durable partnerships that strengthen research growth, talent development, and regional competitiveness. Explore our field Insights in the Knowledge Hub for ideas and strategies shaping university-industry collaboration.