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UNIVERSITY CONNECT
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
HOW WE WORK
SMART ZONE COMPANIES ENJOY A STRONG CONNECTIVITY
WITH MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
  • Accessing Research and Development ideas, programs and talent from University Faculty members
  • Accessing Student talent to work on technology and business related internships, part-time jobs and longer-term commitments (many university students remain in the area and become employed through SmartZone companies
  • Help to tailor special training courses and programs
  • Customize degree plans that fit the needs of companies
START-UP ENTREPRENUERSHIP
University Technology + Entrepreneurial Individuals + SmartZone Business Support Services = START-UP COMPANY
CORPORATE ENTREPRENUERIALISM
(and Intreprenuerialism University development centers)
University talent & relationships + Corporate Interests + SmartZone Business Support Services
= Solving Corporate Challenges and Pursuing New Opportunities
SMARTRAC STUDENT PROGRAM
2 year programs customized by SmartZone
INTREPRENURIAL TRAC
Puts a student or group of students in a custom designed program to accelerate their career path. Teaching tools and consultation provided along with developing new technology products and ideas that result in students developing more comprehensive skill-sets to exceed in a corporate environment.
ENTREPRENURIAL TRAC
Capitalizing on an emerging university technology business/product idea.SmartZone directly assists student groups in commercializing the idea through:
  • Subsidized space
  • Comprehensive business support services, from legal to marketing and sales
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