Partnering with ALERT
ALERT has five levels of membership, all Industrial Partners enjoy:
- Facilitation of joint proposal opportunities
- Facilitation of the development of sponsored (proprietary) research contracts
- Preferential access to students associated with ALERT and its Affiliates, including undergraduate and graduate coop assignments, internships and fellowships
- Industrial Advisory Board Membership – The Board consists of representatives of each Industrial Partner in good standing. The Industrial Advisory Board provides review and counsel on research, education, and/or infrastructure development projects carried out by ALERT and its Affiliates.
Breakdown of Levels of Membership:
Partner Level |
Annual Investment (1) |
Benefits in addition to those described above |
Strategic Industrial Partner | $100,000 | Choice of any combination of selections (including multiples of a selection) from Industrial Partner Membership Options totaling $90K |
Corporate Industrial Partner | $50, 000 | Choice of any combination of selections (including multiples of a selection)from Industrial Partner Membership Options totaling $40K |
Associate Industrial Partner(2) | $25,000 | Choice of any combination of selections (including multiples of a selection) from Industrial Partner Membership Options totaling $15K |
Small Business Industrial Partner(3) | $10, 000 | Choice of any selection from Industrial Partner Membership Options totaling $5K |
In-Kind Industrial Partner | Gifts-In-Kind | N/A |
(2) Annual Sales more than $25 million
(3) Annual Sales less than $25 million
Becoming a Member
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Emel Bulat, Industrial and Government Liaison Officer.
ALERT’s customizable membership allows companies to invest in the center in a way that benefits the most. Memberships are renewed yearly, allowing partners to realign funds to correspond with developing corporate projects.
Innovation Fast Track
EXCLUSIVE TO CENTER MEMBERS: Log in to explore your Innovation Fast Track, an online portal that gives you one-stop access to center researchers, funding opportunities, exclusive events and more.
Learn MoreStudent Central
Students, get connected with Industry Partners, find out about research and volunteer opportunities within ALERT, or get advice on how to best showcase your work at Student Central.
Learn MoreThe Partnership
ALERT is led by Northeastern University (NEU) and includes three key academic strategic partners: Boston University, Purdue University, and University of Rhode Island (URI).
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