Transform Business Challenges into Strategic Advantages

Partner with Penn State Behrend's top business students and faculty to develop AI-powered solutions and actionable strategies for your organization. Our Innovation Through Collaboration program connects industry with academia to solve real business problems while developing tomorrow's business leaders.

Flexible engagements from 4-16 weeks | Teams of 1-3 dedicated students | Faculty-guided excellence
 

How We Help Your Business Grow

The ITC program delivers business solutions through rigorous research, strategic planning, and innovative tool development. Our student consultants, guided by experienced faculty, bring fresh perspectives and cutting-edge methodologies to address your specific business challenges.

Every project delivers:

  • in-depth market research and analysis tailored to your industry,
  • strategic recommendations backed by data and best practices,
  • custom AI-powered tools designed for your team’s ongoing success, and
  • implementation resources to ensure sustainable results.

Explore some of our past ITC projects to see how we’ve helped organizations like yours succeed.

Our Project Specialties

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AI and Digital Transformation Strategy

Navigate the complexities of digital transformation with confidence. Our teams will:

  • assess your current technology landscape,
  • identify AI implementation opportunities,
  • create a phased roadmap for modernization, and
  • develop custom AI assistants to guide your transformation journey, from vendor selection to employee training coordination.

Ideal for: Companies seeking to modernize operations, improve efficiency through automation, or develop AI adoption strategies.

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Digital Marketing and Growth Strategy

Accelerate growth through strategic digital marketing. Our teams will:

  • audit your digital presence,
  • analyze target audiences, and
  • develop comprehensive marketing strategies.

Projects include platform-specific optimization tools, content strategy assistants, and campaign performance analyzers.

Ideal for: Businesses looking to establish or enhance digital presence, enter new platforms, or improve marketing ROI.

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Customer Experience Enhancement

Elevate every customer touchpoint through intelligent automation and personalization. Our teams will:

  • map your customer’s journey,
  • analyze satisfaction drivers, and
  • design AI-powered solutions to enhance service delivery.

Projects include developing customer service chatbots, feedback analysis systems, and personalization engines.

Ideal for: Organizations looking to improve customer satisfaction, streamline service operations, or implement omnichannel experiences.

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Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

Transform your data into actionable insights. Our teams will:

  • assess your current analytics capabilities,
  • identify key performance indicators,
  • develop frameworks for data-driven decision-making, and
  • create custom analysis tools and automated reporting systems to make insights accessible across your organization.

Ideal for: Companies drowning in data but starving for insights, or those seeking to establish analytics capabilities.

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Operations and Business Process Optimization

Streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies. Our teams will:

  • conduct comprehensive business process mapping,
  • identify automation opportunities, and
  • develop optimization strategies.

Our deliverables include process improvement tools, quality monitoring systems, and resource planning assistants.

Ideal for: Businesses experiencing growth pains, operational bottlenecks, or seeking to scale efficiently.

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Financial Planning and Analysis Enhancement

Strengthen your financial decision-making capabilities. Our teams will:

  • analyze current FP&A processes,
  • develop enhanced forecasting models, and
  • create automated financial analysis tools.

Projects deliver budget optimization assistants, scenario planning tools, and standardized reporting systems.

Ideal for: Organizations seeking to improve forecasting accuracy, streamline budgeting processes, or enhance financial visibility.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Intelligence

Build resilient and efficient supply networks. Our teams will:

  • map your supply chain,
  • assess vulnerabilities,
  • develop optimization strategies, and
  • create tools for logistics planning, supplier evaluation, inventory optimization, and risk monitoring.

Ideal for: Companies seeking to modernize operations, improve efficiency through automation, or develop AI adoption strategies.

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Custom Solutions Beyond the Menu

Every business faces unique challenges. We're ready to develop custom solutions tailored to your specific situation. Our flexible approach allows us to address emerging challenges, industry-specific problems, or innovative opportunities that require fresh thinking.

  1. Discovery and Scoping
    We begin by understanding your business, challenges, and objectives. This initial phase ensures alignment between your needs and our capabilities.
  2. Research and Analysis
    Student teams conduct comprehensive research, leveraging academic resources, industry databases, and proven methodologies to build a foundation for strategic recommendations.
  3. Strategy Development
    Based on research insights, we develop actionable strategies tailored to your organization's resources, culture, and goals.
  4. Solution Creation
    We build practical tools and resources – from AI assistants to implementation guides – ensuring your team can execute recommendations independently.
  5. Knowledge Transfer
    Every project concludes with thorough documentation, training sessions, and support to ensure sustainable implementation.

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Measuring Success Together

  • Clear deliverables aligned with your business objectives
  • Implementation-ready solutions designed for immediate use
  • Custom AI tools that continue providing value long after project completion
  • Comprehensive documentation for seamless knowledge transfer
  • Training and support to ensure successful adoption

Our success is measured by your ability to implement solutions and achieve tangible business improvements.

Start Your Innovation Journey

Ready to explore how Penn State Behrend students can help transform your business challenges into opportunities? Getting started is simple. Share some quick details with us and download the project guide for more detailed information.

Download ITC Project Guide (PDF) Submit ITC Project Form 

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