University Partnerships
Transform your institution into a living laboratory where students conduct real-world research and create measurable community impact.
Why Partner With Us?
Applied Learning
Students tackle real-world challenges with immediate community impact. This isn't theoretical—it's engineering, business strategy, and social innovation with measurable outcomes.
Publishable Research
Faculty and graduate students conduct field-based research leading to peer-reviewed publications. Topics span renewable energy systems, sustainable agriculture, economic development, and social innovation.
SDG Integration
Align coursework and research with institutional SDG commitments. Our programs directly support SDG 7, 8, 13, and 17—providing concrete examples for sustainability reporting.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Our integrated systems model requires collaboration across engineering, business, social work, and environmental science—creating natural interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Our University Partners
The University of Texas at Austin
Our anchor partner for renewable energy and social work research. UT Austin students and faculty design solar microgrids, conduct impact evaluations, and develop community assessment methodologies.
Cockrell School of Engineering
Modular microgrid design, UV-C water purification systems, energy storage optimization
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Community assessment frameworks, impact evaluation, participatory research methodologies
McCombs School of Business
Market-entry strategies for social enterprises, financial modeling, supply chain professionalization
The University of Texas at Dallas
Our technology partner building custom digital systems for indigenous cooperatives. UTD students gain real-world software development experience while creating tools that professionalize grassroots businesses.
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Custom inventory systems, order management platforms, financial tracking tools, mobile-first design for low-bandwidth environments
Student Impact: Portfolio-ready projects aligned with social good, mentorship from faculty and industry professionals, exposure to user-centered design for marginalized communities
Universidad Anáhuac Oaxaca
Our local partner providing bilingual students who bridge U.S. university teams and Oaxacan communities. UAO students gain practical experience in project management, community organizing, and technical translation.
Student Roles: On-site project coordinators, training facilitators, impact data collection, community liaison
Start a Partnership
We're actively seeking university partners across engineering, business, social sciences, and environmental fields. Let's discuss how to integrate our field site into your curriculum or research agenda.
Contact University Partnerships
Email: university@weavingpartnerships.org
