SEIUM provides companies and public administrations with an agile, secure, and measurable framework to sponsor the training of their professionals—from micro-credentials and diplomas to master’s programmes—and to co-create content and projects with direct business impact (security, compliance, productivity, decarbonisation). This guide explains sponsorship models, procurement, funding, governance, data privacy, IP, visas, and ROI metrics.
Sponsor company guide
- employee-sponsorship
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Sponsorship models
The company co-funds or funds an individual’s programme:
Full sponsor (100% of the cost) or co-payment (company + employee).
Applicable to master’s programmes, diplomas (≥6 months), or micro-credentials (4–12 weeks).
Advantage: high personalisation and fast approval.
Groups of 10–40 people (same or different locations):
Schedule aligned with operations (shifts, seasonal peaks, plant shutdowns).
Private live sessions + dedicated labs where applicable.
Options: closed cohort (company only) or mixed (company + others).
The company purchases credits (seats or ECTS) to use over 12–24 months:
Maximum flexibility: each employee chooses the programme and dates.
Volume pricing (tiered discounts).
Rotates around a real project with a company tutor and a SEIUM mentor:
Ideal for capstones and technology-transfer projects (HIL/SIL, CFD/HPC, RAMS, OT cyber security, etc.).
Includes IP agreements and auditable deliverables.
SEIUM + Company call for applications:
Criteria (merit, diversity, regions).
Naming: “SEIUM–[Company] Fellowship”.
Visibility: landing page, press, events, and ESG reporting.
Who is this guide for?
Advanced engineering programmes are often more lab-intensive than other traditional master’s programmes. That is why we add a Tech/Lab Fees category: this covers everything from maintaining test benches to consumables (resins, fibres, sensors) and access to specialised facilities.
Example: Master’s in Aerospace Engineering:
Companies (OEMs/Tier 1, utilities/energy, aerospace, naval, rail, pharma, tech/SDV, mining/off-highway…).
Public administrations and infrastructure operators (transport, energy, cities).
Insurance / HSE
Foundations and sector associations that award corporate scholarships.
Technology partners and engineering centres with upskilling/reskilling plans.
Admissions and eligibility (sponsored candidates)
Procurement & compliance: how we formalise it
NDA (bilateral or multilateral).
MSA / Framework agreement for training and collaboration.
SOW per cohort/project (dates, deliverables, labs, KPIs).
DPA (GDPR annex) and a Data Sharing Agreement (if dashboards/data sharing apply).
IP addendum (see §8).
Export Controls & Dual-Use addendum (if applicable).
Anti-corruption / gifts & hospitality: no gifts, discounts, or improper advantages.
Academic integrity: assessment is independent and auditable.
HSE / Safety: mandatory lab induction; PPE; risk permits.
Ethics, IHL, and non-operational use in defence/security (SEIUM frameworks and red lines).
Export controls (ITAR/EAR/EU): classification, restricted access, and records.
Common mistakes: repeating the CV, using generic statements, copying “SEIUM’s mission”, overusing jargon without evidence, exceeding the length limit.
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Programme design (tailored to your needs)
- Skills mapping based on your tech radar and gaps.
- Module selection (regulation, RAMS, OT cyber security, power electronics, ADAS/SDV, HVDC/FACTS, e-powertrain, composites, MBSE, etc.).
- Workload and sequencing (sprints, bootcamps, practical sessions).
- A capstone with measurable deliverables (DoE, test plan, safety case, type-approval dossier, digital twin, LCA/LCC business case…).
- Industry mentoring and design reviews with experts.
Logistics and operations
- A schedule aligned with your operational windows (plant shutdowns, peak/off-peak seasons).
- Delivery modes: online (live/asynchronous), hybrid, or intensive on-campus.
- Languages: ES/EN (bilingual materials and standard terminology).
- Reserved places: pre-booking with a deposit.
- Replacements: if a sponsored participant cannot continue, replacement is allowed up to Week 2 (specific policy defined in the contract).
- Deferrals: transfer to the next cohort (subject to capacity and any agreed penalty).
- Company reporting: only with the employee’s consent (GDPR). We provide progress dashboards (attendance, milestones, certifications) and cohort KPIs.
Intellectual property (IP) and publications
Select the model that best fits:
Option A — Company-owned IP: the company retains foreground IP from sponsored projects. SEIUM keeps the right to use it for academic (non-commercial) purposes and to use anonymised statistics .
Option B — Shared IP: joint ownership with defined reciprocal licences.
Option C — SEIUM-owned IP with a company licence: useful for templates, digital twins, or reusable software.
Publications: by default, results are anonymised. Any public dissemination requires prior approval (including export-controls and confidential-data review).
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Corporate funding and invoicing
Single invoice (pre-payment) with an early-payment discount (2% if paid within ≤10 days).
60/40 invoice: 60% at cohort start, 40% at the mid-point milestone (or on deliverable acceptance).
PO/open account (wallet): deducted per seat/ECTS consumed.
Split billing: part billed to the company and part to the employee (with consent and a continuity clause if the employee changes employer, per policy).
5–9 seats: 5%
10–24 seats: 10%
25+ seats: 15%
(or equivalent co-branded scholarships, by agreement).
Currency and taxes: EUR by default (USD/JPY/CNY available). VAT/withholding taxes depend on the jurisdiction and place of supply. We issue W-8/W-9 equivalents where applicable for non-EU / US entities.
Cancellations and refunds (standard framework):
30 days before the start: 100% credit to reschedule within 12 months.
30–15 days: 75% credit.
<15 days: 50% credit.
After Week 2: no credit, except force majeure (case-by-case).
Data, privacy and security (GDPR)
- Legal basis: performance of the training agreement (company–SEIUM), and the employee’s consent to share individual progress and personal results with the company.
- Data minimisation: name, corporate email, programme, attendance, and achievements; no sensitive data unless required for reasonable adjustments (handled via a confidential channel).
- DPA / GDPR annex: defines roles (controller/processor), retention, and ARCO rights.
- Platforms: LMS, remote labs, repositories, and dashboards with strong authentication and logging.
- Security: encryption, backups, penetration testing, incident management.
Labs, HSE and insurance
- Mandatory safety induction (electrical, chemical, mechanical, radiological as applicable).
- PPE and permits for critical equipment (dynamometers, HV, 7-post rig, HIL/vehicle, EMC).
- Insurance: liability and personal-accident cover for practical sessions. For in-company visits, the host site’s HSE policy applies.
Visas and international mobility for sponsored participants
SEIUM issues academic letters and coordinates with your mobility team to support study, internship, or in-service training visas in the EU (Spain), the US, Japan, and China (and other countries via partners). We do not replace legal advice: we work with immigration lawyers when the case requires it.
Impact measurement (ROI) and certifications
Before (baseline)
Metrics dashboard: attendance, deliverables, tests, skills progress, and project milestones.
During
Include 3–5 projects that demonstrate:
- Demonstrators: Safety case FMEA/FTA CFD/HPC Test plans Compliance dossiers LCA/LCC
- Business KPIs: ↓ HSE incidents ↑ OEE ↓ Scrap ↓ Solar/wind curtailment (PR) ↓ Type-approval time ↑ OT cyber readiness Etc.
- Verifiable digital certificates: Stackable micro-credentials leading towards diplomas and master’s programmes.
Quarterly Business Review (QBR)
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Governance and points of contact
Executive Sponsor (company): accountable for the sponsorship and ROI.
L&D / HR Business Partner: coordinates nominations and finances.
Tech Lead (company): defines technical challenges and integrates deliverables.
Corporate Success Manager (SEIUM): single point of contact, SLAs, and reporting.
Academic Director (SEIUM): teaching quality and assessment.
SEIUM Compliance: export controls, ethics/DIH, privacy, and HSE.
Cohort proposal: 5 business days.
Issuance of agreements and DPA: 10–15 days from receipt of complete information.
Laboratory bookings: subject to availability (priority for signed contracts)
Best practices for a successful sponsorship
Clear objectives from the outset (KPIs and deliverables).
Protected time for study (weekly calendar blocks).
Internal mentoring: one technical point of reference per team.
Communication: QBRs and agile channels (Slack/Teams) with the Corporate Success Manager.
Recognition: link completion to career progression (bands/roles/certifications).
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Next steps
- Write to us with your needs (area, number of participants, dates, locations).
- Discovery call (45 min): objectives, gaps, constraints.
- Proposal (curriculum structure, timetable, KPIs, budget, and terms).
- Signature of NDA + MSA + SOW + (DPA/IP, if applicable).
- Kick-off with cohorts, dashboards, and the QBR calendar.