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Databricks is thrilled to share that our University Alliance has welcomed its one-thousandth-member school! This milestone is a testament to our mission to empower universities and colleges around the world with the tools and resources they need to cultivate a new generation of AI talent. With members spanning 85 countries and over 100,000 students, our program is truly global. By equipping faculty with Databricks tools and teaching materials, we are helping students gain the skills and knowledge that will prepare them for real-world careers. Databricks brings AI to your data, and the talented graduates from our member schools are ready to bring AI to your world, wherever you are.
What the Databricks University Alliance Offers
Our program started over four years ago with a mission to support institutions in teaching and learning the latest in data and AI technologies. Here is what we offer:
- Community: Connect with academic peers to share best practices and innovative ideas
- Stay updated with regular posts and community news via our LinkedIn Group
- Join our Meetups for live-streamed faculty talks and to access on-demand videos like "Teaching with LLMs"
- Free training: Request access to self-paced courses on Databricks Certification topics
- Guest Speakers: Tap into our network of data and AI experts eager to share their knowledge with students worldwide.
Enhancing AI-driven academic research
Universities are more than talent pools for industry—they can be crucial research partners. We are excited about our recent collaborations with the National Science Foundation and Vanderbilt University. If you are interested in exploring how Databricks can help accelerate your academic research, drop us a line at [email protected].
Transforming Higher Education
The Data Intelligence Platform for Higher Education is transforming colleges and universities by providing them with complete data visibility to boost research, streamline administration, and enhance student outcomes. At our recent Data + AI Summit, industry sessions led by the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and Western Governors University (WGU) highlighted transformational uses of the Data Intelligence Platform at scale.
Databricks Startups Program
The Databricks for Startups program is also a great resource for those transitioning from academia, whether you are leveraging on-campus incubators to turn research ideas into commercial products or doing a startup from your dorm room. We offer credits, expertise, and go-to-market support for founders to scale their businesses with Databricks.
Launching Careers with Databricks
We are committed to nurturing the next generation of Databricks leaders. Our interns and new grads take on significant responsibilities, and with over 10,000 organizations using Databricks globally, there are countless opportunities for students and recent graduates who have hands-on experience with Databricks.. Check out our Databricks opportunities for students and new graduates here.
We are excited about the growing impact of the Databricks University Alliance and can't wait to see where our journey takes us next.
Join Now
If you are interested in having your university join our programs, please reach out to [email protected] or simply enroll here.