The GIX Consortium

The GIX Consortium is a public/private partnership between UW and a consortium of leading technology companies.

It invites leading technology companies to enjoy a special relationship with GIX, a public-private partnership, by offering members unparalleled access to world-class students, faculty, innovation, ideas, events, and visibility.

Benefits of Consortium membership are customized based on the interests of each company or organization and often include:

• Immersive Launch Studio Experiences: Members are invited to submit unlimited Launch Studio Project proposals for the 5-month student capstone. Project partners have ongoing access to top UW faculty engaged with each graduate-team. Learn about submitting a proposal or view past projects.
• Unparalleled Access to Top Graduate Students: Members enjoy deep engagement with student teams on member-led initiatives or projects. They have ongoing and early access to participating student CVs and profiles and have the option of customized recruitment activities tailored to their needs.
• Prototyping Labs and Facilities: Membership includes access to the GIX Prototyping Labs, enable rapid iteration of hardware and software with the added support from Labs staff.
• Innovator-in-Residence Opportunities: Up to three executives are invited to become GIX Innovators-in-Residence, with drop-in workspaces and building access. Influence future innovators through talks, workshops, and teaching in graduate-level courses (as appropriate).
• Prominent Recognition and Visibility: Members are prominently highlighted on online and on-site, including on tangible assets and the iconic GIX video wall in our Bellevue building.

Learn More and Contact

Thank you for your interest in joining the GIX Consortium. Download a one page overview or contact us to discuss more:

Katelin Cannon
Director of Partnerships & Engagement Programs
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