UMass Lowell is pleased to partner with a wide variety of industries. From local businesses to Fortune 500 companies, we are committed to creating mutually beneficial holistic relationships that are able to evolve and grow to continue to serve the needs of our partners and the university community.

About the Preferred Partner Program at UMass Lowell

Our partner companies are engaged at the highest levels of the university in the areas of research and innovation, talent acquisition, workforce development, branding and visibility, and philanthropy. There are four levels of partnership: premier, select, advantage and partner.

Premier Partner

Our most engaged partners, who are taking advantage of four or more areas of engagement, with an annual investment of $350,000 or more, receive special benefits, including a dedicated liaison, annual strategy meetings with university leadership, customized corporate education and recruitment opportunities, as well as top-level visibility and branding programs. These partners are also given special VIP recognition at our annual Celebration of Industry Partnership event.

Select Partner

High-level partner companies who are accessing three or more areas of engagement, with an annual investment of $150,000 or more, receive a dedicated recruitment specialist, updates on research initiatives and employee tuition credit.

Advantage Partner

Companies who are partnering in two or more areas of engagement, with an annual investment of $75,000 or more, receive priority status at recruitment events, customized workforce training and discounted rates for our core research facilities.

Partner

Our entry level of corporate partnership is for companies who access one or more areas of engagement, with an annual investment of $25,000 or more. Ask us about the benefits offered to companies in this level of partnership.

To find out how your company can become a partner, contact us.