VALIANT offers a tiered Industry Affiliates Program designed to foster dynamic and collaborative relationships with industry partners. Our program provides a range of benefits tailored to different stages of company growth and specific needs. For more details on how to become an affiliate and the various benefits available, please contact us at valiant@vanderbilt.edu or visit our through our structured request form here.
GOLD Affiliate (Growth)
Reserved for smaller companies or start-ups, VALIANT’S Entry-level Industry Affiliates option is specifically designed for this early growth stage.
- Exposure to latest research and developments in cutting-edge technologies*
- Access to VALIANT students and postdocs through an online database of profiles and resumes
- Virtual and on-campus recruitment opportunities
- Ability to post job openings on the VALIANT forums
- Access to VALIANT research through an invitation to annual showcases
- Invitation to participate in VALIANT short courses
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on VALIANT website and at select sponsored events
- Subscription to the VALIANT newsletter for notification of Spotlight publications and other VALIANT updates
- Personal lab tours upon request
- Access to invitation-only workshops focusing on the latest advancements and discoveries in the field prior to publication
PLATINUM Affiliate
In addition to GOLD-level benefits, PLATINUM Industry Affiliates will also receive:
- Opportunity to sponsor a workshop
- Opportunity to pitch collaborative AI projects to VALIANT faculty and students
STRATEGIC Affiliate
In addition to PLATINUM Level benefits, STRATEGIC Industry Affiliates will also receive:
- Headline sponsorship acknowledgement at VALIANT’s annual showcases
- Private networking opportunities with VALIANT students and postdocs during annual showcases
- Early access to poster session abstracts prior to VALIANT’s annual showcases
- Opportunity for (2) 60-minute “brainstorming” sessions with VALIANT faculty and students focused on your company’s specific interests or questions**
DIAMOND Affiliate (Non-Profit)
VALIANT appreciates the contributions to our communities and society made by non-profit and community organizations. As an expression of that appreciation, these organizations may also join VALIANT’s industry affiliates program at a non-profit rate.
- Exposure to latest research and developments in cutting-edge technologies in VALIANT*
- Access to VALIANT students and postdocs through an online database of profiles and resumes
- Virtual and on-campus recruitment opportunities
- Ability to post job openings on the VALIANT forums
- Access to VALIANT research through an invitation to annual showcases
- Invitation to participate in VALIANT short courses
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on VALIANT’s website and at select sponsored events
- Subscription to the VALIANT newsletter for notification of Spotlight publications and other VALIANT updates
- Opportunity to sponsor a workshop
- Opportunity to pitch collaborative projects to VALIANT faculty and students
- Personal lab tours upon request
Further Opportunities
Further opportunities for collaboration and investment in VALIANT include the following separate programs:
- Sponsored graduate student and undergraduate fellowships
- Naming opportunities for endowments of core facility labs
- Equipment donations (separate program)
Notes
Membership benefits can also be tailored to specific industry affiliate needs.
* Detailed discussions may require a confidentiality agreement.
** An intellectual property agreement may be required.