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Bringing together innovators to drive change

UIIN is the global community of universities & R&D intensive stakeholders, dedicated to becoming innovative organisations. As a member, you’ll connect with peers from around the globe, and gain access to exclusive events, training courses, resources and more.

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Why join UIIN?

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when the right people come together to share knowledge, challenge ideas, and turn collaboration into real-world impact.

Connect with peers globally

Joining UIIN means becoming part of a global network where you can share experiences, stay connected to people facing similar challenges and co-create solution.

Ideas and conversations flow freely across our community platform and through online events, Regional Forums, and our annual Global Conference.

Build practical skills

Stay ahead with the latest insights

Access strategic guidance

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Call for contributions now open

UIIN Annual Conference 2027

15-17 June 2027, London, United Kingdom

Call for contributions

Share your work. Shape the conversation.

Join us in London for three days of ideas, practical insights and international exchange on university innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration. Our call for contributions is now open! Share your research, practical experiences and innovative approaches with an international community of university leaders, researchers, professional staff and industry partners. From impact stories and research presentations to interactive workshops and roundtables, there are multiple ways to contribute.

Submit your proposal by 18 December 2026.

Training courses

We design and deliver training programs for leaders, academics and professional staff operating at the interface of higher education and industry, to enhance the skills needed for collaboration.

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Consulting

We utilise our knowledge and insights from research and practice to support universities and businesses to accelerate their partnerships, and become more entrepreneurial, engaged and innovative.

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Institutional Programs

Accelerate your partnerships, and become more entrepreneurial, engaged and innovative. The UIIN Institutional Accelerator Programs take participants on a journey to achieving their goals.

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