Interested Sponsors
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, also known as Virginia Tech, is a university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. With the motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech offers various research opportunities for students to accomplish real-world challenges in a hands-on learning environment.
The Hume Center for National Security and Technology and the National Security Institute at Virginia Tech leads research opportunities related to cybersecurity and national security, including the Innovation Projects.
The Innovation Projects are undergraduate research projects focused on real-world Department of Defense (DoD) challenges. With the support and funding from sponsors, students can conduct research that relates to the sponsors' missions and values. These Innovation Projects aim to prepare students for a career within the defense industry.
Benefits
- Aid in conducting undergraduate research that relates to your company's mission and values
- Shape student's real-world experiences and expectations
- Recruit students for internships and entry level positions
How to Get Started
If you would like to inquire about sponsoring an Innovation Project with the Hume Center for National Security and Technology, reach out to Geoffrey Kerr at geoffreykerr@vt.edu.
