Center for Corporate Partnerships

The Center for Corporate Partnerships enables streamlined access for companies to the premier resources across Vanderbilt University and coordinates to align solutions for your business needs.

 

 

 

Center for Corporate Partnerships

Are you looking to connect with preeminent faculty and staff to advance R&D or enhance your employee expertise? Perhaps you are in need of top-tier students and graduates for critical talent pipelines? Are you seeking access to cutting-edge facilities or equipment for projects, or to secure iconic venues for key meetings and events? Would you like to leverage innovations, engage new ventures, or explore business and marketing opportunities with the university?

Whether it is some combination--or all of the above--Vanderbilt University is ready to engage and we are here to support your engagement.

Partnering with Vanderbilt

Partnering with Vanderbilt University means joining a vibrant community where ideas flourish and innovation thrives. The Center for Corporate Partnerships seeks to create collaborative synergy—where we learn about your needs and align solutions for positive impact. With our commitment to excellence and creativity, we empower your business to stay competitive and agile in today’s dynamic market.

We look forward to exploring opportunities and helping sync collaborations that drive value for your business.

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    in annual research and development expenditures

  • 1,400+

    patent applications, industry license agreements, and material transfer agreements completed in FY25

  • 66

    Startups launched

  • 85+

    Centers and Institutes that work to tackle major challenges and meet important societal needs

  • Top 25

    private universities for research and innovation by the National Science Foundation

Top Stories

Vanderbilt University launches Cloud Innovation Lab in collaboration with AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Vanderbilt University are excited to announce the launch of the Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab (CIL) for Libraries and Applied Digital Preservation, powered by AWS. This new creative collaboration marks a significant milestone in the advancement of digital preservation technologies and cloud-based solutions.

Vanderbilt and Nissan: A collaborative path to innovation

Vanderbilt University and Nissan Motor Corporation have joined forces to pursue strategic projects in data science and beyond. The partnership is expected to unlock significant value and identify potential cost savings of over $70 million for Nissan.

Vanderbilt launches massive campus expansion

Diermeier, the university's chancellor, aims to supercharge the university's year-old Nashville Innovation Alliance by creating a mixed-use innovation district. The years-long effort would overhaul more than 40 acres of property on the west side of campus along or not far from West End Avenue.

Vanderbilt and AllianceBernstein showcase neurodiversity-inclusive innovation for the workplace

The “From Autism Acceptance to Advantage: Learning from Autism to Create Innovative Workplaces and Teams” event showcased examples of cutting-edgetechnologies and management strategies to help organizations tap into unique pools of talent and become employers of choice.

Vanderbilt plays a pivotal role in Nashville’s transformation to an innovation powerhouse

Nashville is renowned for its vibrant music scene and booming health care industry, but the city is now working toward becoming an emerging powerhouse of innovation as well.

Vanderbilt and Morgan Stanley co-host inspiring event on women’s empowerment and mentorship

Alumni, corporate partners and community stakeholders gathered at the new Vanderbilt University–New York City campus in Chelsea, with their mentors and mentees, for a thought-provoking discussion led by celebrity chef Rachael Ray and her own mentee, Anna Francese Gass.

Excellence in corporate collaboration event recognizes staff achievements in advancing corporate partnerships

“This luncheon recognizes those who have worked tirelessly with the VU Corporate Partnerships team,” said Matt Seaton, director of corporate partnerships, during his welcoming remarks emphasizing the importance of collegiality across campus. “Their efforts to forge impactful connections led to significant positive outcomes for our students, faculty and the broader community.”

Vanderbilt, Microsoft urge grad students, postdocs to think broadly about national security challenges

“As national security becomes increasingly intertwined with emerging technologies, it is essential that institutions like Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security take the lead in preparing the next generation of leaders,” Davoudian said. “By equipping students and professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to safeguard national interests, Vanderbilt is stepping forward as a key contributor to the safety and security of our global community.”

Vanderbilt named top producer of Fulbright U.S. students

19 students from Vanderbilt were selected for Fulbright awards, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.

Vanderbilt, Nissan showcase partnership and set stage for future collaboration

Vanderbilt and Nissan showcased their partnership during an event in September that included more than 85 representatives from the university and Nissan North America. Participants heard from Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Nissan North America Chairperson Jérémie Papin, and discussion was moderated by Vice Provost for Career Advancement and Engagement Alex Sevilla.

At the Center of Everything: Vanderbilt hubs connect the Nashville campus with communities across the country.

Alex Sevilla, vice provost for career advancement and engagement, echoes this sentiment. “Our team’s North Star is delivering career empowerment for every student and every career pathway, aiming to transform aspirations into tangible outcomes. We’re committed to putting this principle into action and into practice.”

For greater innovation, universities should try radical collaboration

Partnerships with the public and private sectors can be slow-going or episodic. Urgent challenges demand a step change, says Daniel Diermeier.

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