Portland State University

Portland State University is a large urban public research university in downtown Portland, Oregon, with a pragmatic, partnership‑driven culture. Its city‑center location places faculty and students adjacent to corporate headquarters, startups, and public agencies, enabling agile collaborations, sponsored capstones, and robust internship pipelines. Maker and prototyping spaces and an on‑campus business accelerator provide co‑located labs and pilot‑ready equipment, while collaboration with the region’s academic medical center enables clinical and population‑focused work. Research is supported by competitive federal funding, including NSF and NIH. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, sponsored research agreements, and startup formation.