Industry Research

The Industry Research team facilitates mutually beneficial relationships with corporations on behalf of the university. This may include connecting corporations with faculty to provide a beneficial research engagement, providing opportunities for corporations to provide meaningful support to programs, creating agreements with corporations to help provide educational opportunities for their employees, and also connecting the corporations with our students for future employees.

Resources for Corporate & Campus Partners

Learn how your company can partner with us for a variety of opportunities.

Highlighted Partnerships

Webasto logo with the tagline "Feel the drive." The logo features a stylized letter "W" in blue and red.

Webasto has a long-standing relationship with the university. Webasto invested in the university through interdisciplinary programs, brand building, and talent recruitment.


Logo of Mott Children's Health Center featuring a circular design with colorful abstract figures and the text "mott children's health center" around the edge.

The partnership with Mott Childrenโ€™s Health Center provided customized training to employees.

โ€œWe were very fortunate to have David Luke give a presentation to our staff on the important topic โ€œCultivating an Inclusive Communityโ€.  The feedback from our employees was that he was both informative and engaging.โ€ Todd Wiseley, President/CEO Mott Childrenโ€™s Health Center

Connect with Us

The Industry Research team is here to help companies identify mutually beneficial partnerships that align business needs with university resources and the strengths of our students, faculty, and staff. Whether youโ€™re looking to increase your companyโ€™s visibility, connect with talent, or collaborate on real-world challenges, contact us to discuss your partnership goals.