Industry Partner
Kennesaw State University offers dynamic opportunities for industry partners to engage in entrepreneurship and innovation through collaborative, real-world initiatives. The Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center invites industry partners to work alongside student teams to co-develop creative solutions for industry challenges, bridging academic insight with corporate impact. Corporate partners can also connect with the Office of Research to engage with KSU’s Research Centers, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise to advance innovation across sectors. Whether you're collaborating with student innovators or driving to cutting-edge research, your involvement helps drive KSU’s mission to foster entrepreneurial thinking and transformative outcomes
Industry Partner Needs
Assistance with Innovation
The Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center supports companies in rapidly changing industries and industries seeking innovation as a strategic competitive component through the Corporate Innovation Entrepreneurship (CIE) initiatives. The CIE provides highly-focused, cross-disciplinary teams for solution development of new products, emerging markets, new business/manufacturing processes, and innovative ideas.Class Projects
Industry leaders can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State by sponsoring student projects that tackle real-world business challenges. These collaborations connect companies with talented student teams, guided by expert faculty, to co-create innovative solutions while building a pipeline of future-ready professionals.KSU Research Centers
Partnering with Kennesaw State University for product and service development offers corporations a powerful strategic advantage. Our infrastructure and scientific expertise can bridge critical gaps that corporations may not be equipped to handle internally