{"id":1012,"date":"2026-07-27T19:03:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T23:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/cit\/inspire\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:17:28","slug":"inspire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/research\/inspire\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry and Strategic Partnerships for Innovation, Research and Economic Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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has-x-large-font-size\">Welcome to INSPIRE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry and Strategic Partnerships for Innovation, Research and Economic Growth is an innovation powerhouse within the College of Innovation &amp; Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint. Our mission is to connect our change-making students with employers, build industry partnerships, and provide opportunities for career advancement. Led by a dynamic team of experts and guided by experienced faculty, INSPIRE serves as both an incubator and a bridge to industry for students aspiring to make an impact in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/inspire-logo.png\" alt=\"INSPIRE College of Innovation and Technology logo\" class=\"wp-image-1011\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/inspire-logo.png 875w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/inspire-logo-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/07\/inspire-logo-768x235.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What Does INSPIRE Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Industry Connections:<\/strong> We build strategic partnerships with industry to address real-world challenges and advance applied research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Engagement:<\/strong> Students gain hands-on industry experience, develop product ideas, and participate in events and networking opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Engagement:<\/strong> We connect our student scholars to industry opportunities and student research projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students must be nominated by their professors for the Student Engagement track. Contact our INSPIRE Projects &amp; Student Engagement Manager, <strong>Aubree Kraut<\/strong>, at <a href=\"mailto:arottier@umich.edu\">arottier@umich.edu<\/a> to learn how to join the opportunity list and the nomination process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Why Get Involved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INSPIRE is your gateway to practical industry experience, entrepreneurial mentorship, and a collaborative environment where your ideas can thrive. Whether you&#8217;re a student seeking career growth, a company looking to partner with emerging talent, or an industry stakeholder interested in new technologies, INSPIRE offers something for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How It Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our industry partners bring a project proposal to the INSPIRE Team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The INSPIRE Team matches industry projects with suitable student scholars and faculty fellows to create a sprint team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sprint team collaborates to find a real-world solution to the assigned project. Project timeframes vary based on the needs of the industry partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student completes the project, establishing a connection with a potential future employer and gaining an official project to add to their portfolio. Some students may have the option of pursuing professional certifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Meet the INSPIRE Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College of Innovation &amp; Technology<br>196 Murchie Science Building<br>402 Mill Street, Flint, MI 48502<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-960b2889 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\"><div class=\"wp-block-flintblock-directory\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fb:flex fb:gap-4 fb:py-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fb:shrink-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/directory.umflint.edu\/avatar\/gdani\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Daniel 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