INDUSTRY PROBLEMS. APPLIED ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS.

AIM Hub connects companies with UC Riverside faculty, students and regional partners to address manufacturing challenges, test emerging technologies and build workforce pathways.

Manufacturing is Moving Inland to Scale, Grow, and Compete

The Inland Empire is one of California's most important manufacturing and logistics regions. As technologies evolve and workforce demands change, companies need stronger connections to research institutions, educational partners, and innovation ecosystems. Located at UC Riverside, AIM Hub serves as a bridge between industry, research, and workforce development. By bringing together faculty expertise, student talent and regional partnerships, AIM Hub helps strengthen manufacturing competitiveness, support innovation and prepare the workforce needed for long-term economic growth.

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Applied Research

Work with faculty and students on manufacturing challenges that require research, testing, modeling, or technology development.

Workforce Development

Help shape learning experiences that prepare students for emerging manufacturing careers and evolving industry needs.

Technology Validation

Evaluate processes, tools, or systems through research-informed testing, validation, and performance review.

Strategic Partnerships

Build longer-term collaborations that connect industry needs, educational pathways, and regional economic development.

Bring Us Your Challenge

AIM Hub partnerships begin with what companies are trying to solve. That may be a production bottleneck, a workforce need, a technology question, or a long-term innovation goal. Instead of asking partners to fit into a preset program, AIM Hub helps identify the right mix of faculty expertise, student engagement, testing, validation, and regional collaboration.

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The starting point is not
the technology. It is the challenge.

COMMON QUESTIONS FROM PARTNERS

Who can partner with AIM Hub?

Manufacturers, technology companies, government agencies, workforce organizations and community partners.
Do I need a defined project?

No. Many partnerships begin with a challenge, opportunity or workforce need.
Can students participate?

Yes. Student involvement may include projects, internships, capstone experiences, and research activities.
What types of manufacturing challenges are a fit?

Partnerships may involve robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, materials, sensing, design, data analytics, testing, validation and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
How do I start a conversation?

Contact AIM Hub to discuss goals, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.

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PARTNERSHIP OUTCOMES

Strong partnerships create lasting impact across industry, education and the region.

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Industry

Solve applied problems, explore new technologies, and build stronger talent pipelines.

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Students

Gain experience with real manufacturing challenges and industry expectations.

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Faculty

Extend research into practical settings and build applied collaborations.

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Region

Strengthen workforce readiness, innovation capacity, and manufacturing competitiveness.

OUR
PARTNERS

Strong partnerships drive innovation. Together with industry leaders, AIM Hub is building pathways for applied research, workforce development, and regional impact.

The Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) is our inaugural industry partner, supporting the center’s early development and its mission to strengthen advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and regional innovation.