Apologies if this is an incorrect forum for this, but I am working on a project with a few UK-based universities who want to expand their presence in Silicon Valley/SF. I've been asked for some concrete proposals of activities that would help connect students/researchers from the Uni with VCs/funders/founders in San Francisco/SV.
I have a pretty good idea from the University side.
From the start-up/VC side -- what is attractive and interesting about working with a University?
What sort of programming or showcases would be interesting enough to have you engage with the University and its students?
Is access to a tech-campus affiliated with a top-ranked University an attractive proposition?
Lastly, are there any examples or instances where you've collaborated with a University (one-off events, or sustained programming) and found it to be useful/successful?
Many thanks for your help.
Potentially this can be a big win but there are many practical reasons why you might not get the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.