Private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, with corporate engagement, a business co‑op, consortia with clear IP, and tech transfer via an external partner. Near Philadelphia’s innovation district, collaborations move fast.
Villanova University is a private Catholic research university on Philadelphia’s Main Line with comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a collaborative, student‑centered environment. Companies engage through a Corporate & Foundation Relations team that streamlines sponsored research, recruiting, and strategic partnerships. The business school offers a structured six‑month co‑op, complemented by a strong internship and co‑op pipeline that keeps talent available year‑round. Industry collaboration is enabled by clear IP pathways, including consortia models with pre‑set licensing terms and an innovation and technology transfer program supported by an external commercialization partner. Research is sustained by competitive federal awards alongside foundation and industry sponsors.