Office of Business Engagement UK's Front Door to Business Partnerships

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Welcome to the University of Kentucky's Office of Business Engagement - the front door to collaborating with one of the top public research universities in the nation. We specialize in connecting businesses and organizations with our exceptional students, distinguished faculty, and broad research and service capabilities.

At the Office of Business Engagement, we offer personalized support to help you identify the right opportunities for collaboration with the University of Kentucky. Whether you're looking for access to cutting-edge research, top-tier talent, or specialized expertise, we can help you achieve your goals.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you connect, collaborate, and stay ahead in today's dynamic business environment.

UK at a glance

36,000 total students

675 Patents

$8.4 Bil 2024-2025 Budget

Partnership Success Stories

UK announces second cohort of OneUK, the holistic business engagement program for strategic partnerships

Ashley Castorena Nov 18, 2024

The University of Kentucky is proud to announce the addition of Bullard and Catalent to OneUK as its second cohort of strategic business partners. OneUK provides a long-term, coordinated and holistic engagement experience between the university and select business partners through a mutual commitment to broaden and deepen their engagement with UK.

OneUK Partner Valvoline Hosts AI Seminar at Global Headquarters Featuring University of Kentucky Faculty

Ashley Castorena Nov 6, 2024

Valvoline Global hosted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) seminar at its headquarters on October 10, bringing together faculty from the University of Kentucky (UK) to showcase the diverse applications of AI across various fields. The event, facilitated by UK Innovate, included a series of TED-style presentations highlighting the integration of AI in research, technology, law, engineering, and medicine.

University of Kentucky Hosts Career Builder Days with OneUK partners Fischer Homes and Valvoline Global

Sep 20, 2024

Representatives from Fischer Homes and Valvoline Global visited the University of Kentucky on September 11 and September 17, respectively, as part of the university's Career Builder Days. This initiative aimed to connect students and faculty with industry leaders from the OneUK partnership, fostering valuable networking opportunities and career insights.