Experience the value that whole-brain engineering™ can add to your company.
Northwestern Engineering offers opportunities for companies of all sizes to engage with faculty and students in meaningful ways. Whether your company is looking to partner on cutting-edge research, recruit the next generation of engineers, translate ideas into innovative new products, or share expertise in the classroom, we encourage corporate collaborations for the interactions they bring as well as for their support.
Explore the wide range of corporate engagement opportunities listed below or contact Corporate Engagement to discuss how your business can start a collaboration with Northwestern Engineering.
Innovative research with commercial applications
At Northwestern Engineering, more than 1,000 researchers work in over 250 labs while pursuing the cutting-edge technologies of tomorrow. Contact Corporate Engagement to get involved with groundbreaking work early. We can help you visualize the complete path from basic research to the marketplace, and to take full advantage of potential innovations in science, engineering, and technology.
Partner with us for your hiring needs
Engineering Career Development (ECD) works with more than 200 companies and 300 students every year through co-op, internship, and recruitment programs. We develop custom recruiting plans tailored to companies' particular needs, raise your company's brand awareness, and increase your visibility both on and off campus.
For companies with broader recruiting interests, Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) provides companies with on-campus recruiting events as well as online job postings, internship programs, opportunities to visit campus, advice, and more.
Build off our groundbreaking work
Northwestern Engineering researchers are passionate about translating their work into practical applications.
While nurturing a culture of innovation at Northwestern, INVO helps companies and organizations utilize Northwestern technologies and inventions. Through INVO, you can license inventions in our rich technology portfolio and connect with faculty start-ups that bring innovative ideas to market.
Through the Farley Center, Northwestern encourages and supports new startup companies that frequently arise from research done by faculty and students.
Work with our next-generation engineers to innovate solutions to your business challenges
Many Northwestern Engineering departments are interested in utilizing problems from industry for their capstone projects. Upper-class and masters level student teams, under the guidance of a faculty member, will engage with your company, develop a creative solution, and present it to you. Contact Corporate Engagement to discuss capstone sponsorship opportunities.
The Office of Corporate Engagement provides centralized support for the business community to partner with Northwestern University. Contact Jim Bray to discuss corporate engagement opportunities with Northwestern Engineering or the University at large.
Jim Bray
Director, Corporate Engagement
Phone: 847.491.3371
Email Jim Bray
The Office of Engineering Career Development provides centralized support for the business community to partner with Northwestern University. Contact Erik J. Friedman to discuss corporate engagement opportunities with Northwestern Engineering or the University at large.
Erik J. Friedman
Director, Corporate Engagement
Phone: 847.491.3371
Email Erik J. Friedman
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