Let's Solve Supply Chain Challenges Together
Partner with Value Chain Hackers to access student talent, academic research, and innovative solutions for your sustainability and logistics challenges.
Why Partner With Value Chain Hackers?
We bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact, giving you access to fresh perspectives, rigorous analysis, and passionate talent.
Access Student Talent
Work with motivated students from top universities on 6-12 month projects that deliver real results.
Research-Backed Solutions
Benefit from academic rigor, literature reviews, and data-driven insights tailored to your challenges.
Innovation & Fresh Thinking
Get creative, unbiased perspectives that challenge assumptions and reveal new opportunities.
Low-Risk, High-Value
Test ideas, pilot solutions, and validate hypotheses without the overhead of full-time hires.
Sustainability Focus
Align with circular economy principles and ESG goals through purpose-driven collaboration.
Talent Pipeline
Identify and recruit top performers directly from project teams for future roles.
Collaboration Options
Choose the partnership model that fits your needs and objectives.
Business Partnerships
For Companies & Organizations
Collaborate with our research teams on real-world supply chain challenges. Get access to student talent and academic expertise to solve your most pressing problems.
What's Included:
- ✓ Student Project Collaborations: 6-12 month internship projects with deliverables
- ✓ Research Partnerships: Co-create research agendas and publications
- ✓ Workshop & Event Hosting: Custom workshops for your team or stakeholders
- ✓ Talent Pipeline Access: Recruit top students directly from projects
Best For:
- • Supply chain managers seeking optimization insights
- • Sustainability officers developing circular economy strategies
- • Startups validating product-market fit in logistics/sustainability
- • Companies piloting new supply chain technologies
Academic Collaboration
For Universities & Research Institutions
Connect with other universities and research institutions working on supply chain innovation and sustainability. Share resources, co-publish research, and amplify impact together.
What's Included:
- ✓ Joint Research Projects: Collaborative research with co-authorship opportunities
- ✓ Student Exchange Programs: Cross-institution student project participation
- ✓ Shared Resources & Datasets: Access to research data and tools
- ✓ Conference Collaborations: Co-organize workshops and panels
Best For:
- • Universities with supply chain or sustainability programs
- • Research institutions studying circular economy
- • Academic networks focused on logistics innovation
- • Professors seeking collaborative research opportunities
Success Stories
See how our collaborations have delivered real-world impact for partners.
Li-Monti Maps
6-month student internship developed a digital platform concept for lithium-ion battery recycling - the "Google Maps of battery recycling."
- • Business model for circular battery economy
- • Compliance framework for EU regulations
- • Platform prototype & pitch deck
The Green Cacao Guide
Student research project mapped sustainability challenges in the cacao supply chain and developed actionable recommendations.
- • Comprehensive industry analysis
- • Stakeholder engagement framework
- • Policy recommendations
Bakery Network Optimization
Collaborative research optimizing regional bakery distribution networks for improved efficiency and sustainability.
- • Route optimization algorithms
- • Carbon footprint reduction
- • Cost savings analysis
How It Works
Our proven collaboration process ensures clarity, alignment, and results from day one.
Discovery Call
We start with a 30-minute call to understand your challenge, goals, and constraints. We'll discuss project scope, timeline, and potential collaboration models.
Proposal & Scoping
Based on our conversation, we'll craft a detailed proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, team composition, and success metrics. You'll have full clarity before committing.
Team Matching & Kickoff
We match you with the right student team and faculty mentor. Together, we host a kickoff workshop to align on objectives, communication cadence, and milestones.
Research & Execution
The team gets to work on research, analysis, prototyping, or implementation. You'll receive regular updates, draft deliverables for feedback, and milestone check-ins.
Final Delivery & Presentation
At project completion, the team presents findings, recommendations, and deliverables. You'll receive comprehensive documentation and implementation guidance.
Follow-Up & Next Steps
We stay connected. If you want to hire team members, continue research, or start a new project, we're here to support the next phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do projects typically last?
Most student projects run 6-12 months, aligned with academic semesters. We also offer shorter workshops (1-3 months) and longer-term research partnerships (12+ months).
What does a collaboration cost?
Pricing varies based on project scope, duration, and deliverables. Student projects typically range from €5,000-€15,000. We discuss budget during the discovery call and tailor proposals to fit your constraints.
What industries do you work with?
We focus on sustainable supply chains across industries: food & beverage, logistics, circular economy, manufacturing, retail, and emerging sustainability sectors (battery recycling, textiles, etc.).
Can I hire students after the project ends?
Absolutely! Many partners recruit top-performing students directly from projects. We facilitate introductions and support the hiring process.
Do you sign NDAs or confidentiality agreements?
Yes. We're happy to sign NDAs and work under confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive business information.
What if we're not sure what we need yet?
That's exactly what the discovery call is for. We'll help you articulate the challenge, define objectives, and identify the right collaboration approach. No commitment required until you see a proposal you like.
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call to explore how we can work together.
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