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About SystemX

Who we are

The Stanford SystemX Alliance is an industry affiliate program that connects industry leaders with Stanford’s world-class faculty and students to drive innovation across the full technology stack—from materials and devices to systems, and applications.

Since its founding in 1978, SystemX has cultivated deep, long-term partnerships in areas such as semiconductors, computing, AI, and sustainability. Its interdisciplinary network spans engineering, science, medicine, and beyond—fueling breakthroughs that continue to shape the future of technology.

Over the decades, our affiliates have grown alongside us through multiple waves of innovation.

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Today, SystemX remains a dynamic hub where ideas converge, insights are shared, and impactful partnerships take shape. Members benefit from engagement with Stanford faculty tailored to their interests, along with a vibrant community built on open collaboration and a shared drive to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.

Objectives

  • Foster Collaboration – Build a dynamic ecosystem connecting faculty, industry, and students around cutting-edge research.
  • Share Resources – Combine expertise, facilities, and funding to address challenges beyond individual capacity.
  • Accelerate Innovation – Harness multidisciplinary strengths and a vibrant ecosystem to deliver breakthrough technologies faster.
  • Develop and Attract Talent – Provide hands-on training opportunities that prepare the next generation of technology and innovation leaders, while offering industry opportunities to engage with and recruit top Stanford talent.
  • Tackle System-Level Challenges – Advance impactful research that addresses global needs in energy efficiency, communication, and sustainable computing.
  • Enable Strategic Engagement – Facilitate deep, long-term partnerships between industry affiliates and Stanford faculty.
  • Expand Global Reach & Amplify Impact – Strengthen international and cross-industry collaborations while increasing the visibility and influence of SystemX outcomes.