Partnering at Centennial

Centennial Campus welcomes companies and organizations to become part of its research campus “community.”

How is a partnership defined?

Centennial Campus defines a “partner” as an organization or company that has a stated desire to “engage in appropriate and meaningful ways with the University.” In other words, corporate and government partners seek robust and mutually beneficial relationships with faculty and/or students, thereby adding value for both the partner and the University.

Interactions include, but are not limited to:

• Working with students (including hiring part-time, intern and recent graduates and those involved in senior projects)
• Working with faculty (either in a formal or informal capacity)
• Lab or equipment sharing
• Curriculum input
• Sponsored research
• Co-development of intellectual assets
• Patent licenses
• Guest speaking and adjunct faculty engagements

To facilitate partnering, these questions are asked:

• Do your activities align with the academic and/or research activities of NC State University?

• Do you have an existing relationship with NCSU? If not, do you intend to have one and what will that entail?