Sponsored Artificial Intelligence Research at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research. Our world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborative approach create unmatched opportunities for industry partners to drive innovation. Through sponsored research, your company can collaborate with leading experts in machine learning or robotics to develop groundbreaking technological solutions or explore the critical policy, ethical, and societal considerations that will shape the future of AI.
Why Sponsor AI Research at UT Austin?
Sponsored research bridges the gap between industry and academia—empowering businesses to tackle complex technological challenges. By partnering with UT Austin, your company gains:
Collaboration
Collaborate with top robotics and machine learning researchers to develop next-generation intelligent systems—advancing autonomous robotics, scalable AI models, human-AI interaction, and real-world applications in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.
State-of-the-Art Facilities & Resources
Access premier research labs and computing infrastructure, including our state-of-the-art GPU cluster.
Innovation & Competitive Advantage
Accelerate product development and gain insights into emerging AI trends.
Ethical & Policy Leadership
Contribute to frameworks that guide responsible AI development and regulation.
How to Get Started
Connect with our industry partnerships team to explore opportunities.
Brian Shaw
Director, External Engagement
Electrical & Computer Engineering
brian.shaw@austin.utexas.edu
Claire Wright
Director of Industry & Research Relations,
Department of Computer Science
clairew@cs.utexas.edu
Beth Hood
Executive Director of Industry & Research Relations,
Cockrell School of Engineering
researchrelations@austin.utexas.edu
Stacey Ingram Kaleh
Associate Director, Partnerships & Programs
Good Systems – Ethical AI at UT Austin
stacey.ingramkaleh@austin.utexas.edu