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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 in three ways. General partnerships can give you access to Valpo’s expertise while building relationships with other industry partners. We can also help address your most complex business challenges and gain valuable R&D insights through project-based sponsorships. If you want to get more involved with solving challenges related to your sector, join the sector-specific alliances for a membership fee. By partnering with the Collaboratory, 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.

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Project-Based Sponsorships
There is no cost to join the Collaboratory, giving you easy entry into our network of academic expertise. However, if your company engages faculty and students in specific research projects through project-based sponsorships, there will be associated costs based on the scope of the work. Whether you want to enhance your R&D capabilities, explore new technologies, or improve operations, the Collaboratory connects you directly to innovative solutions that fuel growth.
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Sector Alliances Membership

For a more tailored, industry-specific partnership, your company can join a sector alliance such as the BioME Sector Alliance, for a membership fee. As a council member, you’ll be able to shape research partnerships, network with key university stakeholders and other industry leaders, and gain early insights into academic and industry trends—ensuring your company remains competitive and innovative in your field.
BioME Sector Alliance

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.

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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.

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Faculty Participation

Faculty members can lead research projects, mentor teams, and collaborate with industry partners to align academic research with real-world applications. Faculty can also participate in the BioME Sector Alliance and contribute their expertise to emerging trends and challenges in the field.

Student Involvement

Students can engage in hands-on research through internships, capstone projects, and classroom-based research initiatives. These opportunities allow students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems, gaining valuable experience and building connections with industry professionals.

Industry Partner Engagement

Industry partners can collaborate with faculty and students to address specific research needs, provide data for analysis, and offer internships that enhance student learning. As members of the BioME Sector Alliance, bioscience industry partners can guide research priorities, network with university stakeholders, and gain insights into emerging academic trends.

Ready to unlock the potential of your partnership with Valpo? Contact us at collaboratory@valpo.edu or contact Shaun Sahlhoff at shaun.sahlhoff@valpo.edu or 219-464-6271

Faculty can also connect with Dr. Reva Johnson and Dr. Pete Johnson, Faculty Liaisons, for more information.