Explore Opportunities

Companies that join LINC are entering into a vibrant innovation ecosystem supported by city, state and federal government officials. On and around UMass Lowell’s East Campus and stretching into downtown Lowell, LINC provides industry partners with opportunities to:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff on research, workforce development and pilot programs

• Work with talented students eager to gain career-connected experiences

• Access research facilities and instruments that are essential for driving innovation

• Lease office and lab space designed for collaboration

Companies interested in learning more about how they can become a part of LINC are encouraged to contact Anne Maglia, UMass Lowell vice chancellor for research, innovation and economic development, at Anne_Maglia@uml.edu.

The close proximity of industry partners provides faculty and researchers with greater opportunities to collaborate on work that can make a real-world impact. These partnerships open doors to joint grant opportunities and pathways to bring research discoveries to market.

Faculty and researchers with ideas for collaboration with LINC industry partners are encouraged to contact Anne Maglia, UMass Lowell vice chancellor for research, innovation and economic development, at Anne_Maglia@uml.edu.

LINC presents students with numerous opportunities to gain career-connected experiences, including internships, co-ops and research projects. UMass Lowell students are encouraged to connect with a university career advisor for support and guidance amid their career-connected experience search, and to visit Handshake to find internships and co-ops related to their field of interest.

Click on the links below to learn more about student opportunities with LINC industry partners.

• Draper co-op internship program

• Draper Scholars Program

• SAIC early-career and internship roles

• Weston & Sampson co-op inquiries contact Campus Recruiter Lyd Leitschuh

• Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Office of Energy Transformation Fellowship

• Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Municipal Fellowship

• UMass Lowell Office of Sustainability Eco-Rep Program

Community is at the heart of LINC. The development thrives because of the people who live, work and study in Greater Lowell, as well as those who come to enjoy all the area has to offer.

The following workforce development opportunities are available to the community through LINC:

• Bioversity's Biotech Career Foundations program

• Veterans Reskilled in Innovative Solutions for Employment (Vets RISE)

Community members can stay up to date with the latest LINC developments by checking out the News webpage. They can also email info@lowell-inc.com with any questions or comments.

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