Universities are a maze. We solve the puzzle so you can focus on what matters.
Universities are extraordinary engines of discovery — optimized for rigorous research. Rapid-growth tech companies are extraordinary engines of innovation — optimized for delivering solutions and driving revenue. Labyrinth Partners Consulting (LPC) is an end-to-end research-relations firm built for the new generation of rapid-growth, mission-driven & dual-use tech companies like yours. We plug you into the university research ecosystem with speed and precision to accelerate R&D, exceed customer-driven requirements, and drive your SBIR/STTR/BAA project success.
Owned and operated by former university research executives, we know how universities operate, what motivates them, and where progress gets stuck. We manage every stage of the university relationship — translating, transacting, and navigating university complexity so your team can stay focused on building, scaling, and delivering capabilities that matter to you, your customers, and our nation’s security.
Your PM manages the project. We manage the university partnership.
We handle the culture, cadence, and coordination that make academic collaborations work — giving your team a seamless engagement without the learning curve.
Our Propriety Advantage
LENS™ reveals emerging trends, funding patterns, and high-growth small businesses across the national tech ecosystem.
FOCUS™ pinpoints top research talent and capabilities at leading universities across the nation.
MATIQ™ maps the broader dual-use and defense tech landscape to surface where innovation is heading next.
Together, these tools give LPC unmatched visibility into the technologies, companies, and academic partners shaping national security. We use this intelligence to help your organization move faster, find the right SMEs, and scale with confidence.
Who We Work With
VCs, startups and companies in the dual-use & defense tech space
Fast access to the right labs, researchers, and infrastructure is mission-critical — but navigating academic systems requires specialized knowledge. Our mastery of the university labyrinth keeps your development timelines tight & momentum high.
NPOs & accelerators in the national-security ecosystem
High-credibility university partnerships are essential to your success, yet institutional engagement is its own operational discipline. Our insider knowledge of national-security research domains — combined with deep experience working with researchers, interdisciplinary teams, DoD contracting, and university systems — enables us to deliver efficient, effective collaborations that match your tempo and elevate outcomes.