ThesisMatch

Mission

To turn engineering master’s theses into real-world innovation by connecting students with industry challenges.

The challenge

Every year, thousands of engineering master’s students must complete a thesis, yet finding meaningful real-world research topics is often fragmented and inefficient. At the same time, companies face complex technical challenges in areas such as energy transition, infrastructure, and sustainability but lack accessible research capacity to explore them. Collaboration between universities and industry is largely informal and dependent on personal networks. As a result, valuable research potential remains underutilized while companies miss opportunities to explore innovative solutions and connect with future engineering talent.

The solution

ThesisMatch, a digital marketplace connecting MSc engineering students from leading technical universities with companies seeking research-driven solutions. Companies post real-world thesis challenges and students apply to complete them as part of their master’s thesis under university supervision. The platform streamlines discovery, matching, and application management while ensuring projects meet academic standards. Companies gain affordable research capacity and early access to top talent, while students work on impactful industry problems. By structuring collaboration between academia and industry, ThesisMatch turns master’s theses into a scalable engine for innovation.