Designed to connect your company to academia across data science and AI, COLLABORATE is a powerful way to align your business priorities with the research shaping the future. By establishing targeted connections with leading research centers and faculty, you gain early visibility into breakthrough discoveries and the opportunity to help inform the direction of work that matters most to your industry. At the same time, engaging students creates a strong pipeline for talent acquisition, while real-world Capstone projects bring fresh perspectives to your most pressing challenges. With added access to emerging startups, this model creates a tightly connected ecosystem—where research alignment drives innovation, talent, and new ventures forward in lockstep with your strategic goals.
Additionally, COLLABORATE member companies are invited to join the founding advisory board for the DSI Industry Catalyst Network, positioning your organization as a strategic voice shaping collaborations with the University. COLLABORATE is a strategic platform to shape what's next, uncover what's possible, and lead with the next generation of innovators.