Industry Affiliates Program
Notre Dame’s Wireless Institute has generated $57M+ in research awards, 15 world-class faculty (8 IEEE Fellows), and a talent pipeline actively recruited by industry leaders — all focused on wireless, spectrum, and sensing.
Why Partner with Notre Dame?
- Recruit directly from top-ranked EE and CS&E programs with concierge support at Fall and Spring Career Fairs.
- Access a curated Annual Resume Book of qualified candidates before they hit the open market.
- Convert interns and project researchers into full-time hires through a structured, year-long pipeline.
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World-Class Labs & Testing Capabilities
- ~8,000 sq ft of shared lab space (5,200 sq ft shared plus dedicated PI labs) covering DC–750 GHz, phased arrays, SDRs, 3D-printed antennas, and field research vehicles.
- Unique on-wafer prober integrated with antenna test facility: full characterization from chip to system in one location.
- Field testbeds include campus-scale CBRS networks, stadium experiments, tethered drones, and mobile RF research vehicles.
- Tap NSF SpectrumX — the world's largest academic hub for radio spectrum innovation — for collaborative research, datasets, and policy engagement.
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Proven Track Record
- $57M+ in external research awards since 2010 across 207 funded proposals.
- 15 faculty | 8 IEEE Fellows | 4 Highly Cited Researchers | 99 patents filed.
- Two successful faculty spinoffs (PrimSphera, Cheshir Industries) demonstrating technology transfer from lab to market.
- Estimated top-10 wireless research center in the United States.
Membership Options
All memberships begin at the Access level — your foundation for talent and community engagement. Add dedicated research projects to deepen the partnership.
| Benefit | ACCESS | + UG PROJECT | + GRAD PROJECT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual price | $25,000/yr | +$17,500 per semester or summer | +$50,000 per year (50% FTE) |
| Concierge recruiting at Career Fairs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Resume Book | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual Meeting & Project Showcase | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quarterly Seminars & Networking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early look at emerging research | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company profile on WI website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated researcher (project-based) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Faculty co-advisor partnership | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bi-monthly technical meetings | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP licensing opportunities | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Program Calendar
Membership is structured around the academic year to maximize touchpoints with students and faculty.
- August — Membership agreements finalized
- September — Industry project presentations; Fall Career Fair
- October — Student and faculty matching to projects
- December — Internship announcements
- January — Interim project reports (virtual); Spring Career Fair
- April — Annual Meeting and Project Showcase (in-person, Notre Dame)
- May–July — Summer internships
Research Focus Areas
Your projects will draw on expertise across five high-impact domains
Spectrum Management & Policy
Next-Generation Wireless (Wi-Fi 7, 6G, Open RAN)
AI/ML for Wireless Systems
Antenna & RF Systems (mmWave, GRIN, phased arrays)
Integrated Sensing & Communications (Radar, ISaC, Autonomous systems)
Ready to Engage?
Contact us to schedule a consultation and customize your membership
“From spectrum policy to 6G prototypes — Notre Dame’s Wireless Institute is where the next wave of wireless talent and technology is being built.”
