Project dashboard

Past projects from across the consortium.

A sample of what industry-sponsored senior teams have delivered at EDGE Consortium schools — each links to the university's own writeup.

Why sponsors say yes

More engineering, less spend

69%1
lower cost per capable, retained hire than traditional recruiting
83%2
savings vs. staffing one 3-month intern — for a team of five, not one
$10,0003
matched this round — your investment is just $5,000
100%4
of the resulting IP transfers to you, plus a finished project

1. EDGE Capstone Partnership Program financial model — cost per capable, retained hire this round vs. traditional recruiting (SHRM, NACE, Work Institute, Leadership IQ benchmarks). 2. Versus the all-in cost of one 3-month engineering intern (NACE / SHRM 2025-26). 3. Program cost-share: $5,000 sponsor + $10,000 matching grant this round. 4. Program terms — IP assigned to the sponsor.

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Pick your side of the match

Two independent surveys, about ten minutes each. Fill yours in whenever you're ready.

Industry sponsors

Sponsor a project

Put a real problem in front of a dedicated senior team with faculty backing and lab access.

  • Bring a scoped engineering challenge
  • Name a technical and a business lead
  • $5,000 this round (a matching grant covers $10,000)
  • All resulting IP assigned to you
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University partners

Join as a university

Report your programs, labs, faculty focus, and capacity, and get matched to well-scoped projects.

  • Report capabilities and availability
  • Set how many projects you can host
  • Control facility, discipline, and term fit
  • Confirm IP and eligibility up front
Start the university survey ↗