Robust university–industry partnerships are vital to achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create a better world for everyone. Developing the theory and practice of the ‘5th Generation University’, this book shows how cross-sector collaboration and innovation are crucial to maximising the societal benefits of research, education and knowledge exchange, while also driving economic growth and productivity. The authors bring extensive experience in working at the interface between academia, industry and government to demonstrate how universities can effectively combine transdisciplinary programmatic activities and strategic corporate philanthropy. They explain how long-term alliances can be forged to have a transformational impact on the greatest challenges facing our world such as climate change.Sharing the authors’ extensive experience in working at the interface between academia, industry and government, this book is designed to enable robust university–industry partnerships that can play a pivotal role in achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Developing the theory and practice of the ‘5th Generation University’, it shows how cross-sector collaboration is crucial to maximising the societal benefits of research, education and knowledge exchange.