The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is currently developing a new strategic plan that is structured around three foundational institutional pillars. These pillars include a commitment to advancing student success, fostering academic convergence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, and strengthening engagement with industry partners and external stakeholders to enhance the university’s impact and relevance in a rapidly evolving global landscape.UT Dallas seeks to strengthen its position as a leading research university through robust and sustainable industry partnerships. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration with regional, national, and global industry partners, expand innovation capacity, and align academic and research strengths with market and societal needs.The university invites proposals from qualified firms to provide consulting services to design and implement a comprehensive university-industry engagement strategy. The selected firm will evaluate UT Dallas’ current structures, benchmark peer institutions, and recommend actionable strategies and governance models to elevate industry collaboration across the institution.