WSU OPEN (Opportunity, Partnership, Engagement and Network) is a new, best practice approach to engaging with Wayne State University's external partners. Our “concierge” service deepens connections between the business and nonprofit sectors and Wayne State resources, fostering partnerships that drive internships, research, collaborations and additional resources for our university community. Simply put, WSU OPEN signals that Wayne State is “open for business.”

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  Hire Warriors
• Hire Warriors

  Wayne State is home to nearly 24,000 students. Tap into the next generation of leaders right here on our campus to find talented interns, recruit recent graduates and build the future of your workforce.

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  • Hire Warriors
  • College to Career initiative

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  Volunteer at Wayne State
• Volunteer at Wayne State

  Our campus is “open for business,” with no shortage of ways you can volunteer here in the heart of Detroit. Whether you’re seeking corporate group volunteer activities or opportunities for your leadership team to mentor, engage with and present to students, WSU OPEN can help you find the perfect way to give back.

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  • Volunteer at Wayne State

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  Contribute financially
• Contribute financially

  Wayne State is proud to build unique financial and sponsorship opportunities for corporate partners, foundations and individuals whose philanthropic commitments align with education, social mobility, entrepreneurship and economic development, and addressing health disparities in Southeast Michigan.

  Resources:

  • Sponsor a program or event
  • Make a financial donation

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  License technology
• License technology

  Let Wayne State be your partner in technology commercialization. As the only urban-serving, Carnegie R1 public university in Michigan, we are committed to moving ideas and technologies forward to impact the broad communities we serve.

  Resources:

  • License technology
  • Office for Technology Commercialization
     

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  Access world-class expertise
• Access world-class expertise

  Home to 2,400 faculty experts, Wayne State is your partner in delivering targeted subject-matter expertise. Let us help you navigate to the specific experts and knowledge you’re looking for today.

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  • Find an expert, speaker, panelist or moderator
  • For the media: Faculty experts on current topics

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  Develop research-based solutions
• Develop research-based solutions

  As Michigan's only urban-serving, Carnegie R1 public university and an active partner in the University Research Corridor, Wayne State is an epicenter for research, innovation and progress. Partner with us today to tap into research enterprise opportunities through our talented faculty and students.

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  • Collaborate with research enterprise
  • Division of Research & Innovation
  • Technology commercialization
  • Centers and institutes
  • Cores and facilities
  • University Research Corridor

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  Develop your workforce
• Develop your workforce

  Shape the future of your workforce through partnering on curriculum development alongside our talented faculty and subject matter experts across campus. By partnering with us on workforce development, our students graduate career ready, and your workforce gains a steady pipeline of talent.

  Resources:

  • Develop your workforce
  • Executive and professional development

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  Start a business
• Start a business

  TechTown, Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub, accelerates and supports small-business owners and tech founders at every step of their journey, from ideation to scaling. Learn more about how to start your business or access ecosystem partners with the help of Wayne State and TechTown.

  Resources:

  • Start a business today
  • TechTown
  • Technology Commercialization Venture Development
    
     

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  Locate on campus
• Locate on campus

  By locating your business right here in the heart of Detroit, you'll tap into the university community and the vibrant neighborhoods, culture, dining and entertainment that make up Detroit.

  Resources:

  • Locate on campus
  • TechTown coworking, meeting and event space
  • Cores and facilities
     

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OPEN in Action

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT Rocket Companies

Wayne State, Rocket Companies and Grow Detroit’s Young Talent engage and educate the next generation of technology leaders through the Tech On-Ramps program.

Read about our partnership