Collaboration

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

  
  

• technological development and validation

• testing and experimentation in technical labs

• 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:

• giving guest lectures

• acting as jury members for projects or events

• sharing real-life cases from practice

• 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.

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.