Industry collaboration between universities and organizations often stalls—projects fail to launch, skill sets misalign, and opportunities slip away.
CollabIn solves this by offering a centralized platform that connects students, universities, and industry leaders easily, enabling meaningful matches, streamlined collaboration, and better outcomes for everyone.
MY ROLE
Team planner/manager | Conducted market research and client presentations | Led ideation, wireframing, and prototyping | Created and implemented the business model
As I explored the world of higher education and industry collaboration, I noticed how often potential partnerships fell through the cracks. Project managers searched endlessly for the right academic partners, only to face mismatched skills, unclear expectations, and little insight into university capabilities. Students, too, missed chances to apply their talents in meaningful ways. I envisioned a centralized platform, one that bridges these gaps, sparks collaboration, and creates lasting impact for both students and industry.
Using the research insights as a foundation, I facilitated brainstorming and ideation sessions to explore potential solution directions. I translated research findings into opportunity areas and evaluated concepts based on user needs, feasibility, and impact. Through iterative ideation, sketching, and concept refinement, I developed a platform solution focused on structured profiles, skill-based matching, and clearer collaboration workflows.
This approach ensured that the final solution was directly grounded in user insights and addressed the core challenges identified during research.
