This recap blog was written by Texas Research Alliance, a member of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce as a part of our Business Resource Sessions.
Texas Research Alliance Small Business Initiative
The Texas Research Alliance (TRA) Small Business Initiative (SBI) is designed to help small businesses recognize and engage with regional universities to drive innovation, growth, and success. By leveraging partnerships with UTA, UNT, SMU, and UTD, TRA aims to connect businesses with the resources and expertise available in North Texas’ academic institutions.
How TRA SBI Can Help Your Business
The TRA SBI program offers guidance and connections to help businesses make the most of university partnerships. Key benefits include:
- Clarifying Your Business Challenge – Helping you define the problem you’re looking to solve.
- Navigating University Programs – Introducing you to relevant programs that align with your business needs.
- Building Strategic Relationships – Facilitating meaningful connections with university experts.
- Creating Research Partnerships – Assisting in finding external partners for research proposals.
- Access to Key Resources – Opening doors to funding, grants, and collaborative projects.
- Developing Regional Networks – Forming industry groups to address specific innovation areas.
- Proposal Support – Evaluating proposal ideas and providing Letters of Support.
Additional Resources & Contacts
For more details, you can view TRA’s presentation.
In addition to TRA, Alicia Collins-Butler, Senior Director of Education and Workforce at the Arlington Chamber, can assist with access to UTA programs. You can reach her at ACollinsButler@arlingtontx.com.
For further inquiries, feel free to contact Victor at TRA: Victor@tradfw.org.
