As an integral member of the SAN JOSE state university community, the SAN JOSE state university research foundation provides an entrepreneurial framework through which local, state and federal agencies, businesses and private foundations engage SJSU faculty and students in sponsored research, public service and community projects, consulting and other specialized educational activities in support of the university's mission. Delivering specialized business services to support a diverse range of externally funded activities, the SAN JOSE state university research foundation fosters the university's quest for excellence by: (1) supporting faculty success, (2) expanding student horizons, (3) delivering specialized business services, and (4) developing partnerships with the community.