Core Membership Benefits

Research & Technology

Priority access to world-class experts, research, and facilities.

    • 50+ Faculty
    • 35+ Disciplines
    • 5 Universities

Financial

Leverage R&D funds through shared costs and significantly reduced overhead.

    • Access $6M/yr worth of research output with $50K/yr contribution

Training and Recruiting

Access to highly-trained workforce, mentorship opportunities

    • 70+ Scholars including postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates

Collaboration

Joint funding opportunities for external grants.

    • Up to $1M through Partnership for Innovation fund

Operational Ease

Streamlined access to resources within PreMiEr through Industry Liaison Officer.

Technology Translation

    • Engage with faculty and students to move research development towards commercialization
    • Mentor scholars in the PreMiEr Accelerator
    • Provide industry insights into research topics and projects

Companies may join the PreMiEr Industry Member Program at the Practitioner, Leadership, or Trailblazer level. Member fees, benefits, and obligations are outlined below, and described in more detail in the PreMiEr Membership Agreement.

To learn more about becoming a PreMiEr Member, please contact Dr. Anurodh Tripathi (anurodh.tripathi@duke.edu).