UofL Connect
The university's gateway for strengthening collaborations with corporations, civic organizations and community partners while expanding access to UofL’s talent, research and expertise
We bridge the gap between your goals and our resources, making it easy for any organization to find expert support.
Sponsoring Research
UofL empowers industry partners to solve problems, innovate, and grow. Whether advancing products, optimizing operations, or launching collaborations, we deliver strategic research partnerships that drive results. We work with you to set project scope and deliverables, aligning technical expertise with business goals to move projects forward.
Strategic Giving
Your support keeps our university affordable for students, provides opportunities for learning and discovery and ensures our progress as a major metropolitan research university. Have a special interest area? Contact our team and we’ll connect you with the area where you want to make an impact.
Community Collaborations
Whether it is working with students in public schools, helping to provide services in neighborhoods, or building stronger communities internationally, UofL is committed to collaborating with partners and sharing the benefits of university research and knowledge for the public good.
Recruit with UofL
Connect with motivated, talented students by posting job opportunities, register for career fairs or arrange employer information sessions. A member of our Employer Engagement Team is available to speak with you by phone or virtual meeting to discuss recruiting our majors for internships and professional entry-level opportunities or recruiting all students for part-time student employment positions.
Do Business with UofL
Partnering with the University of Louisville offers a streamlined path for businesses to provide high-quality goods and services within a dynamic academic environment. Position your enterprise to participate in upcoming formal bids and requests for proposals, ensuring your business has a seat at the table for future university projects.
Scale your brand
UofL is the perfect partner for your company's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer proposal. These programs are competitive funding programs administered by the federal government for stimulating technological innovation in the small business community, and they provide a dynamic opportunity for small businesses to partner with colleges and universities.
Access Facilities
By connecting faculty, students and industry partners, our centers and institutes drive discoveries, tackle critical issues like sustainability and health care and deliver real-world impact. These spaces provide cutting-edge resources and hands-on opportunities, advancing research and education while strengthening the university’s role as a leader in innovation and progress.
Licensing Technologies
At UofL, our intellectual property and technology transfer team licenses innovations to partners for further development and commercialization. As your partner, we focus on identifying the most effective and appropriate path to collaboration. Our licensing process emphasizes flexibility and deal-specific negotiations. Each agreement is structured to maximize value for both the licensee and the public.
Explore UofL Research
ThinkIR is an open-access digital repository that provides worldwide access to the scholarship of the University of Louisville community. Through ThinkIR, faculty and graduates can highlight their scholarship, accomplishments, and successes as researchers for a global audience, increasing their visibility and making new connections.
UofL by the numbers
Students enrolled in 2025-26
Competitive research funding in 2025
UofL alumni network
Get in touch with UofL
Whether you’re a business, nonprofit, government agency, community group, or entrepreneur, we make it easy to find the support you need.