About Us
The Corporate Engagement Center connects industry partners to strategic opportunities at Penn State for research and development, philanthropy, and talent recruitment. Brought together in 2019, the center serves as a hub for industry/University relationships, supporting companies as they navigate the vast resources of Penn State. The team is here to help build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
The Corporate Engagement Center is a joint initiative of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and the Office of University Development, working in partnership with Career Services.
Meet Our Team
Meet the staff who are working to understand your goals and bring together the University’s resources across departments, offices, and services to help make the most mutually beneficial relationship possible.
58+
years of combined experience in industry-university relations
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.
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.
