Worcester Polytechnic Institute

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a research university focused on STEM, business, global engagement, and humanities education. It emphasizes project-based learning and real-world problem-solving through collaborative student projects, aiming to create impactful solutions for global challenges.

Products & Services

Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs:Over 70 degree programs across four schools: Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Business, and Global, including Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees.

Project-Based Learning:A hands-on educational approach where students engage in collaborative projects from the start to solve real-world problems.

Online Graduate Programs and Professional Development:Online courses and trainings for graduate studies and professional skill development.

Research Opportunities:Access to high-impact research through institutes, centers, and core facilities as part of an R1 research institution.

Pre-Collegiate Outreach:Programs designed to engage K-12 students in STEM education and prepare them for higher education.

Specialties

Project-Based Learning STEM Education Data Science Cybersecurity Robotics Sustainability Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lithium Battery Research Healthcare Robotics

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Research Grant T: - FT: Research Grant	A: 1200000 MR: - FA: $1.2 million FAN: 1200000	D: 2024-05-15 FD: 2024-05-15	1 investors

Research Grant Latest

2024-05-15

$1.2M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

G

George C. Gordon

D

Dudley Carlson

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