Quarterly AI Briefings
Exclusive 'State of Applied AI' sessions covering real-world implementation patterns and emerging practices.
Partner with Techabo to shape the next generation of AI-ready professionals.
A small network of forward-thinking educators collaborating at the frontier of applied AI. We bring together professors and lecturers who want to stay connected to industry practice and help exceptional students find meaningful career paths.
What you gain as a network member
The University Network is designed to provide real value to educators who care about preparing students for an AI-shaped workforce.
Private Community Access
Join an invitation-only network of educators collaborating at the frontier of applied AI.
Project Collaboration
Optional opportunities to collaborate on research, case studies, and curriculum development.
Guest Lecture Opportunities
Share your expertise with Techabo's Emerging Professionals cohorts.
Early Access to Insights
Preview Techabo's research and frameworks before public release.
Student Referral Privileges
Refer up to two exceptional students per year directly into the Emerging Professionals pipeline.
What Techabo gains
We benefit from academic perspectives that sharpen our thinking, access to exceptional emerging talent, and partnerships that help us stay grounded in both theory and practice. This is a relationship built on mutual value, not one-way extraction.
Fresh academic perspectives on AI and digital operations
Curated referrals from trusted sources
Curriculum feedback and collaboration opportunities
Long-term relationships with aligned institutions
How the collaboration works
1
Apply
Submit a brief application sharing your background, institution, and areas of interest.
2
Review
Our team reviews applications and reaches out to discuss fit and mutual goals.
3
Onboard
Approved members receive community access, briefing invitations, and referral privileges.
4
Collaborate
Engage with the network, attend sessions, and refer exceptional students when appropriate.
Student referral privileges
Approved network members can refer up to two exceptional students per calendar year directly into the Emerging Professionals pipeline. This is a soft limit designed to encourage thoughtful, high-quality referrals rather than volume.
Referrals are submitted through a secure, authenticated link
Techabo reviews each referral before any outreach
Students are never contacted without first opting in
Referral source is tracked for analytics and relationship building
What we expect from members
The University Network is selective because we want members who are genuinely engaged, not just collecting credentials. We expect:
- Active engagement in quarterly briefings and community discussions
- Thoughtful referrals that align with program values and standards
- Confidentiality around proprietary frameworks and early-access content
- Commitment to the mission of developing AI-ready professionals
Ready to join the network?
We review applications on a rolling basis and prioritize educators whose interests align with digital commerce, AI operations, and workforce development.