DePaul University

DePaul University is a comprehensive private, urban institution in Chicago with a pragmatic, career-connected ethos. Industry engages through a dedicated corporate partnerships team and custom employee cohorts, while co-located urban campuses and an Innovation and Development Lab connect companies with student–faculty teams on sponsored, real‑world projects near the Loop. Research and innovation are supported by competitive federal and foundation funding, including awards from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Education. A technology transfer function within the Office of Research Services assists with IP, agreements, and commercialization.