Collaborate
Connect with experts at UCSF and industry leaders to move your innovation forward.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality agreements (CDAs) allow UCSF researchers to discuss findings and ideas while protecting future commercialization potential and evaluate opportunities for collaboration. These are also called Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) or as Secrecy Agreements.
If you think you may need a CDA or if you have received a CDA from a company, contact UCSF's Office for Innovation, Technology and Alliances for help.
Negotiation
There are many ways to collaborate with partners ranging from research to fellowships. Read below for key activities in the negotiation process. Contact the Digital Health Consultation Service for expert advice in negotiating your agreement.
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Develop a research plan or scope of work
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Define the budget
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Consider including UCSF's alliance management services for a large collaboration
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Contact ITA to ensure compliance and conflict of interest issues are resolved
Contracts
Read below for the types of contracts and agreements available. Contact the Digital Health Consultation Service for expert advice in negotiating your agreement.
Collaboration
Connect with digital health innovators at UCSF. Join the Digital Health directory. Use the term "Digital Health" in the overview or interests section on your UCSF Profiles page.
Find an industry partner. UCSF's Office of Innovation, Technology and Alliances (ITA) can help you find a partner and set up a research agreement.
Set up a clinical trial. Contact the Consultation Service for expert advice on designing your clinical trial.