UIndy Innovation Studio
Unlock real-world learning.
Studio Overview: Student-Led Projects & Consulting Services
The UIndy Innovation Studio is a conduit for applied learning projects, student-led experiential projects, and faculty consulting. It is a services-based firm housed in the University of Indianapolis School of Business. The Studio is led by Director Carissa Newton and Assistant Dean Riley Gibb.
Businesses can bring projects to the Innovation Studio through a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Creative Brief Review Process. There are a number of ways businesses can engage with the studio, and they are outlined below:
The University of Indianapolis has a long history of utilizing applied and experiential learning projects within the curriculum to further develop our students. Single time-based projects that fit within the context and experience level of a class will be eligible for applied learning projects at no cost to the client.
Our students gain real-world experience through the applied learning projects and classes they pursue within our programs. Businesses interested in working with our students in student-led projects can submit for consideration through an RFP/Project Creative Brief Review Process. Student-led Projects are typically longer, time-based projects that require more than introductory experience. The students leading the projects will be compensated for their work through the fees collected by the program from the clients.
There are times when client projects require more depth and experience. While our Innovation Studio will not be the direct supplier of these services, we can offer referrals to graduates, faculty, and alumni resources that may be able to assist. These services would be for fee and negotiable directly with the practitioner providing the services.
The team is currently considering projects in the following areas:
- Marketing Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Market Research
To get started, organizations must submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Project Creative Brief.
UIndy Innovation Studio Purpose & Mission
The Innovation Studio within the UIndy School of Business is committed to providing real-world learning opportunities for our students. Through these opportunities, we are able to give back to our community, prepare our students, and expand our classroom learning environment.
Our students will be qualified and prepared to take on the challenges of your projects following the completion of mutual non-disclosure agreements and a business ethics workshop, where they will learn the nuances of providing service-based solutions while also maintaining client confidentiality.
Meet the Team
Carissa Newton
Director, Innovation Studio
Director, Stephen F. Fry Scholars Program
Assistant Professor of Practice, Marketing
Dr. Karl Knapp
Dean
Riley Gibb
Assistant Dean
Contact
Our consideration process begins with you! We ask that you submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Project Creative Brief for our review. Upon review, we will determine a fit and provide a proposal for the work.
For more information, please contact the Director of the Innovation Studio, Carissa Newton, at innovationstudio@uindy.edu and 317-788-3316.