Industry Projects & Co-op

Industry Projects & Co-op

Real Industry Problems, Real Student Learning

The School of Internet of Things promotes meaningful student engagement with real industry problems. Through industry-sponsored projects, Syntegrative Innovation Projects, capstone projects, MSc projects, co-op, and internships, students can apply AIoT knowledge in practical settings while building professional, technical, and communication skills.

 

Project and Co-op Formats

  1. Industry-Sponsored Student Projects

Companies propose real challenges for student teams, capstone projects, MSc projects, or project-based courses.

  1. Syntegrative Innovation Projects

Students work across disciplines on AIoT-related challenges connected to industry needs.

  1. Co-op and Internships

Students gain workplace experience through structured internships, co-op placements, mentoring, and company-based learning.

  1. Applied Research Projects

Faculty, students, and partners work together on prototypes, validation, testbeds, and deployable AIoT solutions.

 

Benefits for Students

– Work on real industry problems

– Build AIoT system design and deployment experience

– Develop teamwork, communication, and professional skills

– Create portfolio-ready project outcomes

– Connect with companies, mentors, and future employers

 

Benefits for Industry Partners

– Explore early-stage innovation ideas

– Engage student talent

– Build prototypes or proof-of-concept systems

– Receive feedback from faculty and student teams

– Identify future internship, FYP, MSc, PhD, or joint research opportunities

 

Propose a Project or Offer Co-op Opportunities

Industry partners are welcome to propose project topics, internship opportunities, co-op placements, mentoring activities, or applied research challenges.