Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership

Propose a Capstone Project

Every year, MEng graduate student teams partner with industry leaders to pilot new initiatives, improve existing products, and develop data-driven business strategies.

Students work in interdisciplinary teams to develop technical solutions to industry, research, or societal challenges.

The Capstone Program provides an opportunity for industry partners to join us in developing the next generation of technical leaders to address the most pressing challenges of our times. The program is a 9-month experiential course offered as part of the MEng professional degree program. There are over 100+ projects each year and 30-40% of our capstone projects are industry-led. Every year, our graduate students work in interdisciplinary teams to develop technical solutions to industry, research, or societal challenges.

There are a number of advantages unique to the Berkeley MEng Capstone Program. The Capstone Marketplace allows you to pitch your project to hundreds of students and recruit among the best and the brightest across. Our interdisciplinary cohort allows you to recruit students from a variety of disciplines. Our integrated capstone leadership pedagogy supports your students as they develop their teaming, project management, and communication skills.

I’m interested. What’s my commitment?

  • Outline a problem that matters to you and your company
  • Advise a team of incredibly talented students as they solve this problem over two semesters (9 months).

Beginning in 2025-26, there will be a $25,000 fee for each project matched to a team. This fee supports program improvements and high-touch student services. (Non-profit organizations may be on a flexible sliding scale.)

Propose a Project

Watch our webinar on how to submit a strong Berkeley MEng capstone proposal. The most successful capstone project proposals address a present-day industry challenge and have solid technical/engineering content.

Please contact Chief Innovation and Learning Officer Dr. Jennifer Mangold with any questions. 

Propose a Project Idea

Industry Project Proposal Criteria, Process, and Guidelines

Capstone Project Profiles

Project proposal timeline:

  • January-March 2025: Submit preliminary project ideas/titles
  • April-May 2025: Finalize your capstone proposals internally at your org
  • May-June 2025: Submit final capstone project proposals
  • July 2025: Final capstone projects shared with students
  • August 2025: Capstone Advisor Office Hours for project pitches and team matching
  • September 2025: Teams finalize and projects launch!