Partnership and Programs for Organizations

At KIN all our research takes place in close collaboration with organizations. We are always on the look out for interesting cases: organizations that work with the latest digital technologies and that face impactful consequences of digital technologies for their work or strategy. Collaboration can take place in the context of a funded project (e.g by NWO or EU), in a consortium, or through a direct research partnership. We can also offer a PhD trajectory for one of your employees. 

We offer four postgraduate programs for professionals and executives who already hold a Master’s degree, including an in-house training program. Our Education for Professionals programs help participants deepen their managerial, analytical, business, and technology skills under the guidance of leading experts in the field, while gaining fresh inspiration and insights into best (and worst) practices.

We offer a broad portfolio of educational programs and actively partner with organizations to provide students with real-life challenges. For partners, participation offers visibility among students and creates an excellent talent-hunting opportunity. In several courses, organizational representatives are invited to attend student pitching sessions and review solutions developed during the program. Practitioners are also invited to contribute through guest lectures, sharing practical insights with students while strengthening their connection to emerging talent. This approach is reflected in our Digital Innovation Lab event, where company representatives engaged directly with students throughout the process and during the final presentations.

We connect students and industry through Master’s thesis projects within the Digital Business and Innovation (DBI) program. Partners can propose research topics, provide case access or data, and act as sparring partners throughout the project, while KIN researchers ensure academic rigor and supervise the thesis process. This way, students work on relevant business questions, and partners gain fresh, research-driven insights.