Our strategic partnerships are essential to the development of research that responds to today’s most pressing challenges, and generates positive impact for the communities we serve. We are committed to co-designing research questions and solutions with our partners. Working with government agencies, other academic institutions, community partners, and industry professionals, allows us to grow our expertise, deepen our connections, and expand our ability to make positive change in our world.
Our large-scale partnerships have allowed us to create resources and amenities to better serve our Pratt research community, like the Research Yard. The Research Yard, located at Brooklyn Navy Yard, is Pratt Institute’s dedicated space for applied creative research, bringing together students, professors, and industry practitioners, to discover new approaches to address today’s complex challenges. With a focus on communities, industries, and the environment, the Research Yard enables practitioners and students alike to explore academic models, including digital and applied research that would allow for productive outcomes in areas relating to data visualizations, prototyping, or materials production.
Whether you are a member of the Pratt community or an external organization interested in exploring partnership opportunities, our office is here to help. Reach out to us at research-partnership@pratt.edu with questions on how to initiate the discovery stage for any research project; we will get in touch to start a conversation.
Selected Partners
With Design Works High School, a new public school for design and social justice created with Bank Street College of Education and the Department of Education, we have deepened our commitment to expanding equitable access to design training and careers.
As a founding core partner in the New York Climate Exchange, we collaborate to lead a robust national network of academic institutions and community organizations to amplify and accelerate climate change solutions for the built and natural environments.
Our partnership with the Brooklyn Navy Yard allows us to connect Pratt researchers to the businesses, services, and facilities across one of New York City’s hubs for product commercialization and business development.
