Engagement
Building Our Future
Manufacturing Living Labs is built with industry collaboration in mind. Our industry partners help shape the direction of our research, ensuring it addresses real manufacturing challenges while preparing the next generation of talent and helping today’s workforce build new skills. Their collaboration and support sustain Manufacturing Living Labs’ research and educational programs, advancing innovation, competitiveness, and long-term success across the manufacturing sector.
Current Industry Partners
Partnership Benefits
Explore the partnership levels below, and contact us to discuss the best fit for your organization.
| Partnership Benefits | Large Companies ($25,000) | Small–Medium Companies ($15,000) | Not-for-Profit ($5,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted student recruitment | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Access to Innovation Factory equipment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual on-site visit to your facility | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated partner day at the Innovation Factory | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Access to UGA manufacturing equipment and resources | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI in Manufacturing after-hours workforce courses | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AI in Manufacturing workshops | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Loaner AI technology modules and hands-on learning kits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo recognition on the Manufacturing Living Labs website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo recognition in the Innovation Factory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presence at Manufacturing Engagement Events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support for Women in Manufacturing initiatives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support for K–12 Manufacturing initiatives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat on the Manufacturing Advisory Coalition | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Featured in social media promotions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invitation to the annual Manufacturing Living Labs Dinner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |