Campus Program
Launch a Dropstone chapter at your university.
The Campus Program is how Blankline Research backs the next generation of engineers building with AI. If you run a CS club, a hackathon, or an AI student group, we will fund your events, equip your members with Dropstone Max, and open doors with our team and research lab. Top chapter leads get internship fast-tracks, conference travel, and co-authored papers.
Apply to launch a chapterWhat you get
Hackathon funding
Sponsorship for hackathons your chapter hosts or attends, plus prize pools.
Free Max for every member
Every student who joins your chapter gets a free Dropstone Max license while enrolled.
Capstone sponsorship
Funding and mentorship for senior capstone projects that build on Dropstone.
Internship fast-track
Chapter leads skip the first interview round for Blankline Research internships.
Travel grants
Conference travel grants for chapter members presenting Dropstone-related work.
Research collaborations
Top chapters get the chance to co-author research papers with our team.
How it works
1. Apply
A student or faculty member submits the chapter application. We look for an active core team of three or more and at least one faculty advisor.
2. Set up
We ship you a chapter starter kit: branded swag, event templates, free Max licenses, and a budget for your first two events.
3. Run events
Host at least one workshop or hackathon per semester. We provide curriculum, speakers via video call, and prize sponsorship.
4. Grow
After two semesters of active operation your chapter unlocks the senior tier: bigger budget, research collaboration access, and direct hiring pipelines.
Who can apply
- •Your school is an accredited university or college (undergraduate or graduate).
- •Your chapter has at least three founding members and a faculty advisor.
- •Your university permits student clubs to receive external sponsorship.
- •You can commit to at least one chapter event per academic semester.
Frequently asked
Can graduate students lead a chapter?
Yes. Many of our most active chapters are run by Masters and PhD students. Faculty members can co-lead but cannot be the sole organizer.
What if my school already has an AI club?
Great. You can partner with the existing club instead of creating a parallel one. We support both standalone and co-branded chapters.
Does this cost the chapter anything?
No. Blankline Research funds the program end to end. Your chapter never pays for licenses, swag, or sanctioned events.
Ready to start?
Tell us about you and we will get back within five business days.
Apply to launch a chapter