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Industry Alliances

Collaboration with industry is a vital function of the research mission at SJSU, creating powerful links between cutting-edge academic research and impactful products and services driven by innovative industry partners. Our office matches SJSU researchers with companies to create collaborative research projects that leverage our unique strengths into innovative breakthroughs and outcomes which neither entity could achieve alone.

Industry Sponsored Research

The Office of Innovation leads the creation of industry alliances to advance research and development projects benefiting the industry partner, the SJSU community, and society at large. Contact our Industry Research Alliances Specialist to facilitate a meeting to discuss potential research collaboration.

Industry Sponsored Student Projects

Our students represent the next generation of creative and technical minds, and our faculty consists of world-class researchers. These resources provide an opportunity to explore the forefront of learning, application, and impact. Learn more about our program to work with this unique resource. 

Sponsored Research FAQ

SJSU faculty can work with industry in a multitude of ways. The most common means are through a Sponsored Research Agreement. Learn more about common questions relating to industry sponsored research at SJSU.