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The Corporate Engagement Center is your way to connect with a vast network of resources across one of the country’s most innovative public research universities.
Success stories
U of M celebrates its 200th startup company
The University of Minnesota announced that it has launched 200 startup companies since 2006, a significant milestone in its work to scale and commercialize ideas and inventions from labs and research facilities on its five campuses. Read more.
U of M students help shape Cargill's national DEI effort
Cargill Inc. introduced the $6 million nationwide thrive program last year to ensure more equitable access for underrepresented students pursuing careers in STEM, business, and agriculture. U of M students serve on an advisory board to help shape the program, which will launch in fall of 2022. Read more.
A framework for place-based collaboration with industry
Interim Vice President for Research Michael Oakes presented to the University's Board of Regents a framework and rationale for developing place-based collaborations with business and other external partners. Read more.
Stratasys donates 3D printers to Visible Heart Laboratories
Stratasys, a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, is sponsoring the University of Minnesota Visible Heart® Laboratories with a donation of Stratasys J750™ Digital Anatomy™ 3D printers. Read more.
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Number of UMN programs ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report: Pharmacy, Public Health, Public Affairs, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Nursing
$8.6 billion
Annual economic impact for the state of Minnesota, including bioeconomy leadership
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Ranking among U.S. public universities in research spending.
$255.5 million
Amount corporations invested in University research during a record year for innovation and technology funding in 2021.
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Contact us if you are a corporate or foundation representative and would like more information about matching your priorities and interests with opportunities and resources at the University.
Katy Fischgrabe
Corporate Relations Officer
[email protected]
612-625-8216