Corporate Partnerships

Elevate your business through strategic collaboration with Vanderbilt University. We’re ready to collaborate with you.

The Vanderbilt University Corporate Partnerships team (CP@VU) is housed with the Career Advancement & Engagement (CAE) division. Our team is here to facilitate streamlined access to top-tier talent and world-class expertise, enabling your organization to thrive.

Our office also serves campus as the concierge for any corporate inquiries and opportunities—ensuring connection and follow through for optimal alignment with VU for mutual benefits.

Top Resources

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Vanderbilt Regional Hubs

Learn more about Vanderbilt's regional strategy and hubs in Atlanta, Houston, Nashville, New York and South Florida.

About Vanderbilt University

Partnering with Vanderbilt University means joining a vibrant community where ideas flourish and innovation thrives. Our Corporate Partnerships team 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.

$1.3B
Total Research Funding, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
68
Unique R&D Partners, FY24
60+
Startups launched in the last decade with Vanderbilt IP
85+
Centers and Institutes that work to tackle major challenges and meet important societal needs
4
Regional Hubs, located in Atlanta, Houston, New York and South Florida

Top Stories

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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