BYU Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)
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Brigham Young University (BYU)
BYU Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)
09/02/2026 to 04/14/2027
Brady DaviesCollaboration Overview
About Students
All Capstone students are in the final year of their accredited undergraduate programs. Across all tracks, they bring:
- Expertise in engineering fundamentals, applied mathematics, and systems thinking
- Hands-on experience with design, modeling, prototyping, fabrication, and testing
- Ability to scope ambiguous problems and translate them into engineering requirements
- Training in professional communication, project management, and technical reporting
- A strong work ethic grounded in BYU’s mission of learning, service, and engineering for good
Teams are comprised of students from various and multiple engineering disciplines as project relevant including:
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Mechanical Engineering
CAD (SolidWorks), thermodynamics, materials, mechanics, prototyping, systems design, mechatronics. -
Manufacturing Engineering
Lean, Six Sigma, automation, quality, DFM/DFA, SPC, process design, workflow optimization. -
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Embedded systems, PCB design, signal processing, control systems, firmware, wireless systems. -
Cybersecurity Engineering
Pen testing, incident response, digital forensics, network security, GRC, IAM, red/blue teaming.
About Program Goals
Industry partners benefit from a rigorous, structured engineering experience where students:
- Apply the full engineering design and/or cybersecurity lifecycle
- Develop prototypes, digital twins, risk assessments, and validated system improvements as project-appropriate
- Use BYU’s machine shops, labs, test equipment, simulation tools, and fabrication resources
- Collaborate with sponsors to iterate toward high-quality solutions
- Produce deliverables that are professional, actionable, and implementation-ready
- Build technical and soft skills required in modern engineering roles
About the Collaboration Format
Team Structure:
- 1 team of 5–7 senior students
- Guided by a faculty coach and BYU engineering staff
- Supported by industry liaisons from the sponsoring organization
Engagement Expectations: Sponsors typically commit ~1 hour/week for guidance and feedback. Student teams meet independently 8–10 hours per week.
Process:
Process:
- Problem Definition & Requirements
- Concept Exploration & Modeling
- Design & Development
- Prototyping / Testing / Validation / Analysis
- Iteration & Integration
- Final Documentation, Report, and Presentation
- Capstone Design Fair (Spring)
Benefits for Industry Partners
The BYU Engineering Capstone Program is a premier year-long applied innovation experience that engages senior engineering and cybersecurity students in solving meaningful real-world challenges. Each project is supported by faculty coaches, technical experts, and BYU’s extensive engineering facilities.
Every project is staffed by a dedicated team of 5–7 senior students who operate like a professional engineering consulting group, designing, prototyping, analyzing, testing, validating, and documenting solutions that meet sponsor needs.
Benefits for Participating Industry Partners include:
Benefits for Participating Industry Partners include:
Innovation & Problem Solving
- Tackle engineering challenges cost-effectively
- Explore new product ideas without internal capacity strain
- Leverage students’ creativity and fresh perspective
Access to BYU Engineering Talent
- Evaluate potential future hires over an 8-month collaboration
- Strengthen your university recruiting pipeline
Professional Deliverables (depending on track)
- Prototypes
- CAD models, documentation, and test results
- Manufacturing simulations or process maps
- PCB layouts, embedded systems, or firmware
- Security assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses
- Full technical reports
- Final presentation at Capstone Design Fair
Brand Exposure
- Visibility at the Annual BYU Capstone Design Fair
- Opportunities to highlight your organization’s innovation work
- University-wide recognition
Program Details
Students Include: Bachelor Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 32 weeks
Program Launch Date: 09/02/26
Program End Date: 04/14/27
Student Commitment: 8-13 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 50
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Data Management Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship Information Technology (IT) Innovation Inventory Management Mechanical Engineering Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Software Design & Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Technology Commercialization UX/UI & Human-Centered Design |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Mandatory):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 |
| Other Requirements |
Sponsorship Fee: $22,000 per project (mandatory). Covers:
Sponsor Responsibilities:
Intellectual Property:
Sponsors retain full rights to all deliverables, documentation, code, prototypes, and IP. |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 1 Hour per week |
| Interested Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism |
Skills & Expertise
Automation C/C++ CAD (SolidWorks) Cloud Security CNC Communication Control Systems Data Analysis DFM/DFA Digital Forensics Documentation & Reporting Embedded Systems Fluid Mechanics FPGA Design Governance Risk & Compliance Identity & Access Management Incident Response LabVIEW Lean Log Analysis Machine Design MATLAB Mechatronics Microcontroller Programming Network Defense PCB Layout & Fabrication Penetration Testing Project Management Python Rapid Prototyping Red/Blue Teaming Risk Management Robotics Secure Coding SIEM Tools Simulation Tools Simulink Six Sigma SPC Stakeholder Engagement Systems Modeling Technical Writing Testing & Validation Thermodynamics Threat Modeling Vulnerability Assessment Wireless Communication| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Finalize Project Details
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 01 2025, 12:00.00 AM |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Apr 14 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jul 04 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
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Projects Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Sep 04 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Cybersecurity
Data Management
Electrical Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Information Technology (IT)
Innovation
Inventory Management
Mechanical Engineering
Operations
Product Design & Development
Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Quality Control
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Research & Development
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Sales & Business Development
Software Design & Development
Strategic Planning
Sustainability & ESG
Technology Commercialization
UX/UI & Human-Centered Design
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | BYU Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027) | |
| Organization | Brigham Young University (BYU) | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
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| # of Projects Running |
0 Project/s Added (of 50 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/02/26 End Date: 04/14/27 7 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
All Capstone students are in the final year of their accredited undergraduate programs. Across all tracks, they bring:
Teams are comprised of students from various and multiple engineering disciplines as project relevant including:
Student Level: Bachelor Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 5 - 7 |
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| Program Goals | Industry partners benefit from a rigorous, structured engineering experience where students:
|
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Capstone | |
| Format Description |
Team Structure:
Engagement Expectations: Sponsors typically commit ~1 hour/week for guidance and feedback. Student teams meet independently 8–10 hours per week. Process:
|
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | The BYU Engineering Capstone Program is a premier year-long applied innovation experience that engages senior engineering and cybersecurity students in solving meaningful real-world challenges. Each project is supported by faculty coaches, technical experts, and BYU’s extensive engineering facilities. Every project is staffed by a dedicated team of 5–7 senior students who operate like a professional engineering consulting group, designing, prototyping, analyzing, testing, validating, and documenting solutions that meet sponsor needs. Benefits for Participating Industry Partners include:
Innovation & Problem Solving
Access to BYU Engineering Talent
Professional Deliverables (depending on track)
Brand Exposure
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| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Data Management Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship Information Technology (IT) Innovation Inventory Management Mechanical Engineering Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Software Design & Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Technology Commercialization UX/UI & Human-Centered Design | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
| Skills & Expertise | Automation C/C++ CAD (SolidWorks) Cloud Security CNC Communication Control Systems Data Analysis DFM/DFA Digital Forensics Documentation & Reporting Embedded Systems Fluid Mechanics FPGA Design Governance Risk & Compliance Identity & Access Management Incident Response LabVIEW Lean Log Analysis Machine Design MATLAB Mechatronics Microcontroller Programming Network Defense PCB Layout & Fabrication Penetration Testing Project Management Python Rapid Prototyping Red/Blue Teaming Risk Management Robotics Secure Coding SIEM Tools Simulation Tools Simulink Six Sigma SPC Stakeholder Engagement Systems Modeling Technical Writing Testing & Validation Thermodynamics Threat Modeling Vulnerability Assessment Wireless Communication | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
|
| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Mandatory):Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $22000.0 |
|
| Compensation |
|
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| Other Requirements |
Sponsorship Fee: $22,000 per project (mandatory). Covers:
Sponsor Responsibilities:
Intellectual Property:
Sponsors retain full rights to all deliverables, documentation, code, prototypes, and IP. |
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| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 1 Hour per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
|
Finalize Project Details
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Aug 01 2025, 12:00.00 AM |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
|
Apr 14 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Jul 04 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
|
Projects Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Sep 04 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
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