Partner with Mizzou Engineering to advance technology development, solve complex challenges, and support the next generation of innovators.

Industry-Faculty Collaboration

Collaborate with Mizzou Engineering faculty on applied research, product development and process improvement initiatives that align with your organization’s strategic goals. These partnerships give companies access to cutting-edge research, advanced laboratories, interdisciplinary centers and specialized technical expertise.

Whether you’re looking to solve a specific engineering challenge, explore new technologies or co-develop innovative solutions, our faculty bring deep knowledge and a problem-solving mindset. Engagement opportunities range from short-term sponsored projects to multi-year collaborations, with flexible models to fit your R&D needs.

Working alongside our faculty not only accelerates innovation—it also builds brand visibility within the academic community and strengthens your organization’s reputation as a leader in engineering advancement.

Undergraduate Research Engagement

Support the development of future engineers by sponsoring undergraduate research experiences under the mentorship of Mizzou Engineering faculty. Through curated, hands-on research projects, students develop critical thinking, technical competencies, and professional communication skills that prepare them for success in industry.

These experiences often result in conference presentations, technical reports, or prototypes—giving students tangible outcomes while exposing them to the rigor of real-world problem solving. Companies that support or co-design research projects benefit from early engagement with talented students and insight into emerging ideas and technologies.

By investing in undergraduate research, your organization contributes to workforce readiness, innovation, and talent development—all while building relationships with students and faculty aligned with your field.