Making Partnership at Penn State Possible
When corporate goals align with University priorities, partnerships thrive. The Corporate Engagement Center is here to help make strategic connections that build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
Research
Learn how corporate partners can engage with Penn State’s world-class resources to solve your most pressing challenges.
- Research faculty and staff expertise
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Opportunities to invest and make an impact
Talent
Learn how corporate partners can engage with Penn State’s top-tier talent to build a competitive workforce.
- Recruiting Events
- Engaging Students
- Student Projects
Featured Story
Biotech company selects Innovation Park for expansion
Penn State will welcome a new biotech company, BioMagnetic Solutions, to Innovation Park. BioMagnetic Solutions is a portfolio company of Gamma Biosciences, a global life sciences company serving the advanced therapy market. Their new subsidiary will locate at 310 Innovation Boulevard, where they will invest in a production facility that meets FDA regulations.
Focus Areas
The depth and breadth of Penn State’s research can be overwhelming. Below are a few areas of interest that are highly sought after by our corporate partners. Ask our team how we can help facilitate partnerships where there are strong matches between your goals and the University’s priorities.
Artificial Intelligence
Penn State connects thousands of researchers from different disciplines who are advancing the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science to tackle pressing issues facing society today. Penn State is an ideal place for organizations that want to collaborate alongside some of the world’s most renowned researchers in the field.
Energy University
Penn State is a cutting-edge leader among universities in driving the world’s conversation about the future of energy. We are tackling the world’s energy challenges, improving national energy security and independence, and further strengthening Pennsylvania’s status as a national leader in energy production and innovation.
Materials Research
Penn State ranks number 1 in the country in research expenditures in Materials Science and number 2 in Materials Engineering according to the latest National Science Foundation rankings of Higher Education Research and Development. The Materials Research Institute at Penn State is a catalyst for multidisciplinary education and innovations in materials. The ultimate goal is the creation of new knowledge and the transfer of materials technology to industry and government.
2,000+
industry partnerships in the last decade
To learn more about the exciting opportunities for your company to engage with Penn State, contact us today!
Resources for Faculty and Staff
The Corporate Engagement Center is committed to maximizing the benefits of strategically aligned, University-industry relationships. Whether you have existing relationships with industry or would like to establish mutually beneficial relationships, we can help.
- Resources: Access corporate engagement opportunities and training resources
- Expertise: Learn more about best practices for collaborating with industry in your lab, classroom, or institute
- Connections: Explore what’s going on across the entire University system and where you could fit into holistic corporate partnerships
Featured Events
Our featured events highlight signature corporate engagement opportunities from around the University.
Career Fairs
Biannually Spring and Fall
Held every spring and fall semester, Penn State Career Fairs provide opportunities to meet your internship, co-op, and full-time recruiting needs.
Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference
Annually in the Fall
The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference is one of the largest tech startup conferences in the Mid-Atlantic.
Materials Day
Every October
Hosted by the Materials Research Institute, this event spotlights faculty research, offers student engagement, and opportunities to participate in formative discussions on trends and opportunities in materials research.
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)
Every November
GEW Penn State, managed by the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), celebrates relationships between members of the University and the local entrepreneurial communities.
