Industry Collaboration and Engagement

• We bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering technical solutions. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of connectivity, from underwater and terrestrial networks to satellite and non-terrestrial systems.
  

• Our mission is to empower the regional workforce, solve complex R&D challenges, and accelerate the transition of innovative technologies from the lab to the market. We are committed to driving economic growth and technological leadership in Northeast Ohio.
  

• We welcome industry partnerships to explore collaborative research, joint proposals, and student-led prototyping.

How We Can Collaborate

• Workforce Education and Training
  

  • Customized Training Programs: We provide specialized workshops and technical seminars to upskill your engineering teams in emerging fields, including: 5G/6G Architecture, Open RAN, Software-Defined Radio (SDR), Industrial IoT (IIoT), Smart Systems, Satellite Communications, Cybersecurity for Wireless and IoT Systems, and Quantum Information Science.
    

  • Hands-on Bootcamps: Intensive training sessions focused on practical implementation of communication protocols and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
    

• Technical Consultation and R&D
  

  • Specialized Expertise: Access deep knowledge in advanced signal processing, spectrum management, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), and cross-layer network design.
    

  • System Design and Optimization: Partner with us to design, prototype, and optimize robust communication systems tailored to extreme environments and mission-critical applications.
    

  • Strategic Technology Roadmapping: Gain forward-looking insights into standards and disruptive trends to ensure your organization remains at the cutting edge of the digital transformation.
    

• Joint Ventures and Student Engagement
  

  • Collaborative Research: Engage in joint research initiatives supported by federal and state funding agencies. We assist industry partners in navigating the grant application process for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and similar programs.
    

  • Senior Design and Capstone Projects: Sponsor undergraduate senior design projects to address real-world engineering hurdles. This provides an excellent pipeline for recruiting highly skilled graduates familiar with your company's technical challenges.
    

Support Our Research and Education

Industry support is vital to maintaining our state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and fostering student excellence. Contributions directly impact:

• Accelerating Research Infrastructure
  Contributions support the acquisition of specialized instrumentation and the development of advanced experimental testbeds. These facilities serve as a vital resource for validating complex theoretical models and conducting high-fidelity prototypes and systems.

• Cultivating the Talent Pipeline
  Philanthropy funds competitive fellowships and travel grants that allow top-tier graduate and undergraduate researchers to engage with the global scientific community. This investment ensures a steady flow of highly skilled, industry-ready engineering talent into the regional workforce.

• Fostering Future Innovation
  Strategic support enables robust STEM outreach programs designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. By engaging K-12 students today, we are actively building the future human capital necessary to sustain technological leadership in Ohio and beyond.

• Industry-Driven Senior Design Support
  Sponsorship of senior design projects provides students with the resources to tackle real-world engineering challenges. This collaborative framework enables industry partners to mentor emerging talent while exploring innovative solutions to specific technical problems aligned with their business objectives.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your support can advance the frontiers of wireless technology. To explore gift opportunities, equipment donations, or lab naming rights, please contact the director.

Our Sponsors

Contact and Location

Address 2121 Euclid Ave., Fenn Hall 028 Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214 Phone: 1 216-687-2538 Fax: 1 216-686-5405 Email: m.rahmati at csuohio dot edu

Directions From the South (I-77): North to East 22nd-East 14th St. exit (162B). Left on E. 22nd St. to Euclid Ave. From the South (I-71): North to East 22nd St. exit (172B). Left on E. 22nd St. to Euclid Ave. From the East: I-90 west to Chester Ave.-CSU exit (173B). Left on E. 24th St. to Chester Ave. From the West (I-90): I-90 east to East 22nd St. exit (172B). Left on E. 22nd St. to Euclid Ave. From the West (Route 2): Shoreway (Rt. 2) east to I-77/I-71 South. Exit at Chester Ave.-CSU (173B). See the campus map for parking.

Transportation from the Airport

• Uber/Lyft: Available at the CLE ground transportation center.

• Ohio Connection: Door-to-door shuttle service to/from CLE and Akron-Canton airports. Website.

• Taxi: Typical fare to CSU is 40.00 to 50.00 dollars.

• Public Transit (RTA): Take the Red Line train to Terminal Tower (2.50 dollars), then a free trolley or short taxi to campus.

Disclaimer: Cleveland State University is not affiliated with, nor does it endorse, any transportation service provider listed above