Get Involved
Join the Valparaiso University Collaboratory: Solve Industry Challenges, Drive Innovation, and Build Future Talent
The Valpo Collaboratory offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Valparaiso University’s leading faculty and student researchers. We can help you address your most complex business challenges and gain valuable R&D insights. By partnering with us, your business can access cutting-edge academic research to solve real-world problems, optimize processes, and drive innovation—all while supporting the development of future talent.
How to Be Involved
Industry Council Membership
Faculty, students, and industry partners can participate in Collaboratory activities in several ways:
November 1
Collaboratory Networking Event
Join us at Harre Union to learn more about the Collaboratory and network with other industry partners, faculty, students and community members.
October 23
Collaboratory Luncheon
Join the Collaboratory at the Valpo Career Fair to share feedback about how you would like to partner with Valparaiso University faculty and students.
Take the survey now to help shape the Collaboratory’s next steps.
Faculty Participation
Student Involvement
Industry Partner Engagement
Ready to unlock the potential of your partnership with Valpo? Contact us at collaboratory@valpo.edu or contact Marie Foster-Bruns at marie.fosterbruns@valpo.edu or 219-464-6271
Faculty can also connect with Dr. Reva Johnson and Dr. Pete Johnson, Faculty Liaisons, for more information.