University of Michigan-Flint’s College of Innovation and Technology is hosting a dynamic exchange designed to connect industry leaders with emerging university research capacity. Representatives from technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation sectors are invited to participate in roundtable discussions about current industry challenges and future breakthroughs, helping shape collaborative pathways and inform problem-solving research projects and industry-relevant student training. The event begins with a brief presentation followed by direct exchange between industry partners and university representatives to set new directions for university-industry innovation in Michigan.