Project-Based Sponsorships

Collaboratory: Turning Ideas into Innovation

At the Valparaiso University Collaboratory, we partner with companies and organizations to transform great ideas into even greater innovations. Through project-based sponsorships, industry partners can collaborate with Valpo faculty and students on tailored research projects, class-based initiatives, or hands-on problem-solving experiences. Whether you’re looking to prototype a new product, explore market insights, or tackle a technical challenge, we connect you with expert faculty and student teams ready to apply cutting-edge knowledge and creativity to real-world needs. Our structured partnerships ensure clear deliverables, streamlined collaboration, and impactful outcomes. Let’s take your vision to the next level—because at the Collaboratory, we make your great idea greater.

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Project-Based Sponsorships

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Valparaiso University’s project-based sponsorships allow businesses and organizations to access fresh perspectives, emerging talent, and faculty expertise to advance their goals. These collaborations connect industry leaders with faculty-led student teams who apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, creating innovative and practical solutions.

Project-based sponsorships between the university and industry partners have successfully resulted in innovative solutions and valuable real-world experience for students.

In one industry collaboration, students worked on the design and control of custom prosthetic devices in partnership with a global leader in medical technology. This project enabled students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world industry challenges while providing the partner company with innovative approaches to improving assistive technologies.

Project-based sponsorships offer several exciting opportunities for collaboration between industry and Valparaiso University. Possible sponsored projects include:

Opportunities for Collaboration

Capstone Projects: Engage senior students in comprehensive, semester-long projects that address real-world industry challenges.
Classroom Research Projects: Collaborate with faculty and students on research that supports your business needs while enhancing student learning.
Data Analysis: Provide datasets for students and faculty to analyze, offering insights that can drive innovation for your company.
Research Internships: Host student interns to work on specialized research initiatives, gaining fresh perspectives while providing valuable experiential learning opportunities.

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