Texas Research Alliance
The Texas Research Alliance (TRA) is a non-profit organization founded by four major Dallas-Fort Worth chambers of commerce, established to foster collaborations between companies, municipalities, public agencies, and universities. TRA aims to bridge the gap between North Texas companies and their regional research and innovation resources, which are often underutilized. They offer personalized services to reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and provide access to a network of university faculty, high-growth companies, and startups. TRA has expertise in areas such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Digital Twins, robotics, and edge computing. They facilitate public-private partnerships, multi-university collaborations, and capstone projects to solve business research needs. TRA also spearheads initiatives like the North Texas Center for Mobility Technologies (CMT) and the Artificial Intelligence Alliance (AIA), which focus on advancing specific technology sectors through research and development.
Texas Research Alliance
The Texas Research Alliance (TRA) is a non-profit organization founded by four major Dallas-Fort Worth chambers of commerce, established to foster collaborations between companies, municipalities, public agencies, and universities. TRA aims to bridge the gap between North Texas companies and their regional research and innovation resources, which are often underutilized. They offer personalized services to reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and provide access to a network of university faculty, high-growth companies, and startups. TRA has expertise in areas such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Digital Twins, robotics, and edge computing. They facilitate public-private partnerships, multi-university collaborations, and capstone projects to solve business research needs. TRA also spearheads initiatives like the North Texas Center for Mobility Technologies (CMT) and the Artificial Intelligence Alliance (AIA), which focus on advancing specific technology sectors through research and development.
TL;DR
Organization type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Founded / DBA date: Began doing business as Texas Research Alliance on May 1, 2014
Mission: Connect DFW companies, public agencies, and nonprofits with regional research universities to grow research capacity and commercialization
Expertise areas: Machine Learning, AI, Data, Digital Twins, robotics, edge computing
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Underutilization of regional research and university–industry collaboration in North Texas.
Founded
2014
Industry
Research / University–industry collaboration / Economic development
Funding Track Record
Total Funding: 1000000.00 USD