14,000+
Enrolled Students
over $50 Million
in annual research expenditures
200+
active industry
partnerships annually
Top research university
in the region
What is USA Gateway?
USA Gateway is the first point of entry for company and industry partnering with the University of South Alabama. Collaborating with academia accelerates your business innovation, talent pipeline, and corporate social responsibility goals.
Whether you need academic expertise, top-tier talent, pioneering research, early exposure to cutting-edge startups, or a comprehensive corporate strategy, USA Gateway delivers a seamless experience. We leverage the university’s vast resources to drive your success.
Contact our dedicated partnership development team today. Through a partner-centric approach, we help you navigate the university ecosystem and build a customized, high-impact industry-academic partnership tailored to your needs.
Why Partner with USA?
Innovation powered by the Gulf Coast's leading research university
We connect you with the expertise, talent, and resources driving the future of the Gulf Coast and beyond.
Expertise
500+
Faculty Experts
across all disciplines
National Ranking
Top research university in the region
Talent
14,000+
Students
ready for the workplace
85%
Regional Retention
of students stay in the region post-graduation
Innovation
$50M+
Annual Research
in annual research expenditures
100+
Patents & Startups
filed or launched in the last decade
Resources
$5 Billion
Infrastructure
In campus and research infrastructure
Research Facilities
Access to specialized labs and core facilities
Partnerships
200+
Active Industry Partnerships
annually
50+
Global Collaborations
global research and academic collaborations
Let our team design an engagement tailored to your strategic goals.
Partner Voices
Trusted by Gulf Coast Industry Leaders
Partner Pillars
Three Ways to Build Something Lasting
Every engagement is customized. These pillars define how University of South Alabama creates measurable value for its corporate and industry partners.
- Collaborative Research
- Technology Validation
- Licensing
- Entrepreneurship
- Consulting
- Internships & Recruitment
- Education & Training
- Office and Lab Space
- Philanthropy
- Sponsorships
- Scholarships and Awards
- Consortium Membership
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Let's Build Something Together
USA Gateway is your key to making connections at USA and harnessing the tools your company needs to grow, gain profile, and address today's economic and societal challenges.
Email: partnerships@southalabama.edu
Phone: 251-460-7080
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