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# Collaborating for the future

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

## About the program

Qualcomm’s academic collaborations result in new technologies and solutions to push the boundaries of what’s possible and evolved our University Relations Program. The program is comprised of engineering experts, some of whom are former university professors, specializing in research and development areas. We invest in university research projects conducted by faculty and students at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels. Together, we drive innovation for a better future.

- **100+** Annual research engagements globally
- **70+** Annual funded conferences globally
- **50+** Participating universities worldwide

## Key areas of focus for our University Relations Program

- ![blue platform icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/platform-icon-blue?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Platforms
- ![QIF icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/QIF?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) QIF
- ![blue grant icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Paper-Document?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Grants
- ![blue consortium icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Control?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Consortiums
- ![blue faculty icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/People?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Faculty Award
- ![blue sponsorship icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Scale?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Sponsorships
- ![blue government building icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Government?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Collaborations
- ![blue book icon](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Book-Reading?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) Lectures
- ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/LightBulb?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=80&hei=80) TIPA

## Developer platforms for universities

Qualcomm Technologies’ developer platforms empower university educators to create an advanced curriculum leading tomorrow’s developers through courses, training, research and development, and collaborations. Building out technologies across AI-compute, XR technologies, robotics and beyond.

[Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations/developer-platforms-for-universities)

## Part of our history

Qualcomm has a rich history of partnering with academia. Founder Irwin Jacobs, a university professor himself, started the company in 1985 along with other engineers and academics, one of whom was Andrew Viterbi, the Presidential Chair and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California. We understand that collaboration is critical to ensuring our ability to innovate and help communities solve technical challenges of tomorrow.

![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/driving-innovation-desktop1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha)

## We believe in the power of technology

With the world becoming increasingly connected, we are embracing the tremendous opportunity before us and innovating solutions to tackle global challenges and make a lasting difference. As a company of inventors, we know breakthroughs do not happen in isolation. So, we strive to bring positive change in the world by working together with our ecosystem and research partners, like academia, to enable innovation that transforms industries and enriches lives.

![Power of technology](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/UR-power-of-tech-right?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700)

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