Business Partnerships & Collaborations
Explore our strategic partnerships with leading companies across technology, computer science, internet, logistics, and military sectors
Industry Partnerships
Microsoft
Visit WebsiteStrategic partnership focused on cloud computing solutions and AI research. Microsoft provides Azure cloud services for our research projects and offers internship opportunities for our computer science students.
Collaboration Highlights:
Joint research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, student internships, faculty development programs, and technology infrastructure support.
Collaboration on quantum computing research and development of next-generation computing technologies. IBM provides access to their quantum computing resources for our faculty and graduate students.
Collaboration Highlights:
Quantum computing research, joint publications, student mentorship programs, and specialized equipment donations.
Nvidia
Visit WebsitePartnership focused on GPU computing and deep learning applications. Nvidia provides hardware for our AI and graphics research labs and sponsors student competitions.
Collaboration Highlights:
GPU technology integration, deep learning research, student hackathons, and specialized laboratory equipment.
Partnership Benefits
- •Access to cutting-edge research and innovation
- •Recruitment pipeline for top talent
- •Collaborative research and development opportunities
- •Brand visibility and recognition in academic community
- •Professional development for employees
- •Internship and employment opportunities
- •Industry-relevant skills and experience
- •Networking with industry professionals
- •Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- •Real-world project experience
- •Research funding and resources
- •Industry collaboration on publications
- •Access to proprietary data and technologies
- •Professional development opportunities
- •Industry insights for curriculum development
Success Stories
Our partnership with Microsoft has led to groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence, resulting in 15 joint publications and 3 patents. The collaboration has provided our students with access to Azure's advanced AI capabilities and has created 25+ internship opportunities annually.
"The partnership with Rhodes Island Academy has accelerated our AI research and helped us identify exceptional talent for our teams." - Sarah Johnson, Director of University Relations, Microsoft
Our collaboration with Amazon Web Services has transformed our research capabilities and provided students with hands-on experience in cloud computing. AWS has provided over $500,000 in cloud credits for research projects and supported our annual hackathon events.
"Rhodes Island Academy students consistently demonstrate exceptional skills in cloud architecture and development. We're proud to support their education and research." - Michael Chen, AWS Education Programs
Our partnership with Northrop Grumman has established a state-of-the-art cybersecurity laboratory and curriculum. This collaboration has resulted in specialized training for over 200 students, many of whom have gone on to careers in defense and security.
"The cybersecurity talent pipeline from Rhodes Island Academy has been invaluable to our organization and the defense industry as a whole." - Robert Taylor, Director of Cybersecurity, Northrop Grumman
Our research partnership with FedEx has led to innovative solutions in supply chain optimization and logistics management. Students have participated in real-world projects that have improved delivery efficiency and reduced operational costs.
"The research collaboration with Rhodes Island Academy has provided valuable insights and solutions that we've implemented in our global operations." - Jennifer Lee, VP of Research & Development, FedEx
Become a Partner
Interested in partnering with Rhodes Island Academy? We offer various collaboration opportunities tailored to your organization's goals and interests.
Partner with our faculty and students on research initiatives aligned with your organization's interests and objectives. Access our state-of-the-art facilities and expertise.
- • Joint research projects
- • Access to specialized laboratories
- • Collaborative publications
- • Intellectual property opportunities
Establish internship programs, sponsor student projects, and engage with our talented pool of students and faculty to build your talent pipeline.
- • Internship programs
- • Recruitment opportunities
- • Student project sponsorships
- • Guest lectures and workshops
Create comprehensive, multi-faceted partnerships that align with your organization's strategic goals and our university's mission and strengths.
- • Named research centers
- • Executive education programs
- • Technology transfer opportunities
- • Industry advisory roles