Conduct research with RPI, collaboratively pursue externally sponsored research, join RPI research centers, partner in consortia, or engage in other fundamental or applied research activities.

Access the University’s faculty and gain insight into their research through meetings and/or visits between University faculty and Company representatives. Faculty access includes meetings, seminars, talks, Company visits to campus, faculty visits to a Company location, or faculty exchanges/industry sabbaticals.

Interact with RPI students for undergraduate and/or graduate research, talent acquisition (recruiting, hiring, career fairs), internships, fellowships, student capstone projects, and sponsorship of activities at student clubs and organizations. 

Participate in educational initiatives to include course sponsorship, guest lectures, and support for scholarships and fellowships. Members can also explore continuing & professional education opportunities for their employees, including certificates and credit-bearing coursework offered through Rensselaer@Work. 

Utilize RPI’s world-class labs and facilities (under pre-negotiated Facility Use Agreements) including research facilities at our Troy, N.Y. campus, Lake George, N.Y., RPI Technology Park, and New York City Development Labs in Manhattan and Brooklyn. 

Sponsor and/or participate in RPI forums, events, programming, and community activities focused on research, education, STEM pipelines, workforce development, DEI efforts, and charitable or philanthropic efforts.

License technology from our Office of Intellectual Property and Tech Licensing. IEP members can get an “early view” of the portfolio of cutting-edge intellectual property developed by leaders across many technology areas and disciplines. 

IEP members are encouraged to engage with RPI’s world-class innovation ecosystem. Members can gain early access to RPI technologies, participate in startup and incubation activities, and provide mentorship and other support to early-stage ventures created by RPI faculty, students, and researchers. 

RPI and the IEP member Company can collaborate to hold an “Industry Day” which may include technology and research presentations, breakouts, student poster sessions, facilities/lab tours, and identification of next steps and activities to be pursued under Company’s IEP membership.