The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business builds meaningful partnerships that connect industry, community organizations, researchers, alumni, and students to advance innovation and entrepreneurship. Through collaborative research, experiential student projects, mentorship, sponsorship, and program engagement opportunities, partners gain access to emerging talent, fresh perspectives, and leading expertise while helping shape real-world learning experiences and strengthen the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Program Engagement Opportunities
Industry professionals and alumni can engage through mentorship or classroom case studies, sharing real-world experience while helping students apply entrepreneurial learning to authentic business challenges.
Project Partnerships
Organizations can partner with student teams on innovation projects, gaining fresh perspectives, research insights, and strategic recommendations while supporting experiential learning in venture creation and business innovation.
Research Partners
Organizations can collaborate with Conrad School researchers to co-develop applied research, conduct needs assessments or program evaluations, and contribute to evidence-based projects that support innovation, policy development, and community impact.
VIBE (Visionary Innovators, Bold Entrepreneurs)
VIBE is a student-led initiative that empowers women in entrepreneurship by building community, leadership opportunities, and mentorship connections, while giving students the chance to design events, shape programming, and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through active involvement.
Student Ambassadors
Students can get involved as volunteer ambassadors, representing the Conrad School at events, building connections across campus and the community, and developing leadership, communication, and networking skills.
Student Experience Enhancement
Partners can support the student experience by sponsoring competitions, events, networking opportunities, or scholarships that enhance learning, engagement, and access to entrepreneurship programming.
Working with the Conrad School’s students was a pleasure. They’re equipped with business and innovation skillsets and a keen desire to learn the opportunities and challenges in our field. They provided concrete recommendations that were both technologically and financially sound.
I was truly inspired by the dedication, curiosity and enthusiasm of the MBET students. The energy in the room was contagious.