Collaboration
Collaborating with Fontys Technology
Fontys Technology works with businesses on education, research and innovation. From internships and projects to guest lectures and joint research activities: together we train students with practice-based knowledge and work on technological innovation in the region.
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During Meet & Match, we bring students, lecturers and businesses together to explore collaborations, start projects and connect with talent. Interested in the possibilities?
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Fontys Meet & Match 2026
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About Meet & Match
Fontys Meet & Match is the annual event connecting companies and students from Fontys Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management and Applied Physics.- Tuesday 31 March 2026
- 09:00-16:00 hours
- Klokgebouw 50, 5617 AB Eindhoven
About Meet & Match
Fontys Meet & Match is the annual event where companies and students come together to talk to each other. Mainly companies active in the technology sector meet students from Fontys Engineering, Fontys Industrial Engineering and Management and Fontys Natural Sciences. The aim of the event is to make the perfect match between company and student. This mainly for an internship or graduation assignment, but certainly also for a (side) job.
Companies are looking for new talent and our students for the perfect match. At this event, they get to know each other.
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Programme
Programme
The aim of the Fontys Meet & Match is to create valuable interactions between students and companies. The programme is divided into three parts, giving both companies and students the opportunity to profile themselves, ask questions and explore potential collaborations. This provides a unique opportunity for students to gain insight into the business community and for companies to meet interested talents.
Speed dates
Companies and students participate in a speed dating event, filling in their profiles in advance. Companies indicate which type of students they want to meet and students which companies they find interesting. We make the perfect match!
Company Market
At the company market, students and companies will have the opportunity to meet informally. In this setting, they can get to know each other better, see if there is a match and find out if there are opportunities for cooperation.
Company Presentations
Companies will also have the opportunity to present themselves to interested students. Through inspiring presentations, they can explain in detail their corporate culture, operations and opportunities for cooperation.
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Participants
Participants
Meet future talent at Meet & Match!
Hbo students from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, mbo students from Summa College and Ter AA and more than 200 enthusiastic companies are ready to meet and make new connections. See who is participating in Meet & Match 2026 here.Hbo-students | Fontys
- Automotive
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Applied Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Applied Physics
- Applied Science
Mbo-students | Summa College & Ter AA
- Engineering
- Automotive
- Laboratory education
Companies
- 200+ high-tech companies
- From start-ups to multinationals
- From the Brainport Region and beyond
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Register
Register
Would you like to participate in Meet & Match 2026 as a student, company or employee? We would like to give you more information on why you should not miss this event! Then simply register via the Meet & Match platform.
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Participate as a student
Why take part in Fontys Meet & Match?
Fontys Meet & Match is the annual event connecting students and companies. It will take place on Tuesday 31 March 2026 in the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven! Are you looking for an interesting internship or graduation assignment for 2026/2027? Or do you just want to orientate yourself at the company market and get in touch with one of the more than 200 participating companies? Then read on quickly and register!
"You find out through the interviews what you find interesting and what you do not. You get a better idea of what your ambitions are and where you see yourself working and where you don't."
Koen, fourth-year Mechatronics studentWhat does the programme look like?
The aim of the event for students is to engage with companies. Companies and students will engage with each other during a physical event. The format includes two elements, from which you are free to choose:
Speed date with a company
During a 20-minute speed date, 2nd-, 3rd- or 4th-year students (hbo and/or mbo) engage in a conversation with a company. In advance, companies and all students fill in their own profile. Companies indicate which type of student (profile) they want to talk to. For example, with 2nd-year Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering students. The students indicate which companies they would like to engage with. In this way, companies and students are matched. As a student, you will have several speed date interviews with companies that match your stated preference. The speed dates are scheduled in advance, giving everyone a personalised schedule for the day.
Company Market
The company market is open to all students. Here, more than 200 companies present themselves. Companies are mostly active in the high-tech and/or manufacturing industry.
Which students can participate in Meet & Match?
The event is intended for students from the following technical programmes of Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Ter AA and Summa College who want to get in touch with companies:
Hbo students | Fontys
- Automotive
- Electronical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Applied mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Applied Physics
- Applied Science
Mbo students | Summa College & Ter AA
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Laboratory education
Register
As a student, you can participate in Fontys Meet & Match for free. You register by creating a profile on the portal of Fontys Meet & Match. A pre-registration does not oblige you to anything yet.
Do you already have a profile on the Fontys Meet & Match portal?
Then request your login details via this link and indicate in your profile that you are applying: Get your details via this link!Don't have a profile on the Fontys Meet & Match portal yet or don't know it?
Then send an email to Mark Herman: m.herman@fontys.nl. He is happy to help you. -
Participate as a company
Why take part in Fontys Meet & Match?
Fontys Meet & Match is the annual event connecting companies and students from Fontys Engineering, Technical Business Administration and Applied Physics. The event will take place on Tuesday 31 March 2026 from 9.00 - 16.00 hours at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. Are you a company looking for interns or graduates? In search of collaboration with Fontys? Do you want to get in touch with 1,500 future engineers in one day? Would you like to speed-date with 8-13 students of your choice? Or present your company at the company market to more than 1500 students, MBO and HBO? Unique is the collaboration we are looking for between MBO and HBO.
"It is brilliant to be able to speak to the students and let them know about the opportunities within our company."
Marc, ASMLWhat does the programme look like?
The aim of the event is for companies to engage with future talent to fill an internship or graduate position. Companies and students will interact with each other during a physical event. The format includes two elements:
Speed date with students
During a 20-minute speed date, a 2nd-, 3rd- or 4th-year student (hbo or mbo) will engage with a company. In advance of the event, both companies and students fill in their own profiles. Companies indicate the type of student they want to talk to. For example, with 2nd-year mechatronics and/or mechanical engineering students. The students indicate which companies they would like to engage with. In this way, companies and students are matched. As a company, you have a maximum of 13 speed date interviews per speed date table with students who match your stated preference. The speed dates will be planned in advance, giving everyone a personalised schedule for the day. Reserve Tuesday 8 April 2025 in your calendar.
Company Market
The company market is open to all students. Here you can present your company to 1.500 students.
Which students will you meet during Meet & Match?
The event is intended for all companies who want to get in touch with students from Fontys and Summa College who are looking for a (graduation) internship. Students from the following programmes will share their Curriculum Vitae and participate in Meet & Match:
Hbo-students | Fontys
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Applied Mathematics / Data Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Applied Physics
- Applied Science - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Mbo-students | Summa College & Ter AA
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Laboratory education
Costs
There is a cost attached to participation, as it is not possible to organise such an event without a contribution from the business community. Cost for participation: from €600 (excluding VAT).
Register
You apply by creating a company profile on the Fontys Meet & Match portal.
Do you already have a profile on the Fontys Meet & Match portal?
Then ask via this link your login details and indicate in your profile that you are participating in Meet & Match 2026.Don't have a profile on the Fontys Meet & Match portal yet or you don't remember?
Then contact Mark Herman from the Fontys Centre of Expertise HTSM.
▪️ E-mail: m.herman@fontys.nl
▪️ Phone: 06-50737731
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Participate as an employee
Why take part in Fontys Meet & Match?
Fontys Meet & Match is the annual event connecting students and companies. But of course you are also more than welcome as a teacher or researcher.It is a good way to orientate yourself on the business market and get in touch with one of the more than 200 participating companies. The event will take place on Tuesday 31 March 2026 from 9.00 - 16.00 hours at the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven.
"I hope all the students will find a fantastic internship for the forthcoming school year!"
Bart-Jan van Lierop, Managing director Fontys EngineeringWhat does the programme look like?
The aim of the event is for students to engage with companies. Companies and students will interact with each other during a physical event. The format includes three elements, from which they are free to choose:
Speed dates
Companies and students participate in a speed dating event, filling in their profiles in advance. Companies indicate which type of students they want to meet and students which companies they find interesting. We make the perfect match!
Company Market
At the Company Market students and companies will have the opportunity to meet informally. In this setting, they can get to know each other better, see if there is a match and find out if there are opportunities for cooperation.
Company Presentation
Companies also have the opportunity to present themselves to interested students. Through inspiring presentations, they can explain in detail their corporate culture, operations and opportunities for cooperation.
Which students will participate during Meet & Match?
The event is intended for all companies who want to get in touch with students from Fontys and Summa College who are looking for a (graduation) internship. Students from the following programmes will share their curriculum vitae and participate in Meet & Match:
Fontys
- Automotive
- Electrical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Applied Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Applied Physics
- Applied Science
Summa College
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Laboratory education
Register
You register by creating a profile on the portal of Fontys Meet & Match.
Do you already have a profile on the portal of Fontys Meet & Match?
Then request your login details via this link and indicate in your profile that you are participating in Meet & Match 2025.Don't have a profile on the Fontys Meet & Match portal yet or you don't remember?
Then contact Mark Herman from the Fontys Centre of Expertise HTSM.
▪️ E-mail: m.herman@fontys.nl
▪️ Phone: 06-50737731
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Contact
Got any questions? Get in touch with us!
Fontys Meet & Match is organised by:
▪️ Jitske Cornielje, projectmanager Bèta Ritme
▪️ Mark Herman, accountmanager Centre of Expertise HTSM
For all questions about the event, Mark Herman is the contact person. Are you interested, do you have questions or would you like more information? Don't hesitate to get in touch!
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Collaborate
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Collaborate
Why work with Fontys Technology?
Fontys Technology collaborates with companies and organisations on technological challenges with impact. We connect education, research and professional practice, using technology as the starting point. This results in solutions that are relevant to the professional field while preparing students to be ready for practice.
For companies, working with Fontys Technology means access to technical talent, up-to-date knowledge and modern facilities. For students and researchers, it means working on real challenges in a professional context. Together, we strengthen innovation in the region.
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How can you work with us?
How can you work with us?
Fontys Technology offers various ways to collaborate with students, researchers and programmes. Below you can see how your organisation can contribute to education and research while benefiting from technical talent, up-to-date knowledge and fresh ideas.
Companies can collaborate with our students in several ways, including:
Internships (work placement, orientation or short-term internships)
A student works within your organisation for an agreed period on a concrete technical challenge. This allows you to bring in current technical knowledge and fresh ideas, while getting to know young technical talent.Graduation projects
During a graduation project, a student focuses in depth on a technical challenge within your organisation. The project results in new insights and a well-founded, concrete outcome.Practice-oriented projects
A small group of students works together for a short period on a technical challenge from your organisation. This brings fresh perspectives and ideas, while students apply their knowledge directly in practice.Company visits
During a company visit, students get to know your organisation and its technological practice. This is a low-threshold way to present your company and inspire students for future collaboration.Students bring technical knowledge, a fresh perspective and new ideas. For companies, working with students is an accessible way to get to know young technical talent and contribute to the development of future professionals.
Do you have a concrete assignment? You can easily submit it via OnStage. Would you prefer to first explore what is possible or discuss which form of collaboration best suits your organisation? Please feel free to contact Mark or Muriel at technology-samenwerken@fontys.nl.
In addition to collaboration in education, Fontys Technology also offers opportunities for practice-oriented research and innovation. Companies can work together with researchers and research groups on:
research and innovation projects
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technological development and validation
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testing and experimentation in technical labs
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knowledge development around relevant themes
These collaborations take place within our research lines and in connection with the Centre of Expertise High Tech Systems & Materials (HTSM).
Companies can also contribute directly to education, for example by:
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giving guest lectures
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acting as jury members for projects or events
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sharing real-life cases from practice
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contributing to the development of educational content
In this way, programmes remain closely aligned with developments in the professional field and education stays relevant and up to date.
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Facilities and network
Facilities and network
Collaboration at Fontys Technology takes place not only through projects, but also within our facilities and networks. This is where students, researchers and companies meet, work together on technology and where new ideas and connections emerge.
Fontys Technology has a wide range of technical labs and facilities that are used for education, research and collaboration with companies. In these environments, students, researchers and companies work together to design, build, test and improve technology.
The facilities provide space for experimentation, validation and innovation in a professional setting.
Fontys Technology actively brings companies and students together. A key example is the annual networking event Fontys Meet & Match, where technology companies and students meet, exchange knowledge and start new collaborations.
In addition to this event, we also organise other meetings and activities in which connection and collaboration are central.
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Contact
Interested? Get in touch
Would you like to explore how your organisation can collaborate with Fontys Technology? Please feel free to contact us. We are happy to think along with you about a form of collaboration that fits your organisation and your needs.
Muriël Keuning and Mark Herman will be glad to assist you: technology-samenwerken@fontys.nl
