NC State’s Office of External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development helps public and private entities find the right partnership opportunities, whether that’s sponsoring faculty research, hiring student interns and supporting senior design projects, or identifying space on Centennial Campus.

The office also supports economic development efforts of the state of North Carolina and the Triangle region by actively recruiting companies and promoting university-industry partnerships.

Interim Vice Chancellor Dr. Mark Schmidt leads the effort to support NC State’s critical role as an economic driver across the state through the university’s innovative partnerships with industry and government.