Five campuses.
Thousands of resources.
One point of access.
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.
As a land-grant university and premier public research institution, the University of Minnesota has a long history of engaging in industry partnerships. These wide-ranging collaborations lead to mutual benefit, as well as to positive impact in communities near and far.
Corporate partnerships are essential to the success of our strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030, and its commitment to drive economic development and support Minnesota employers as they build and strengthen their workforces.
Top 20
for 5 key tech transfer metrics among U.S. public universities: startups (3rd), deals (7th), disclosures (11th), new patent applications (16th), and license income (17th) (2025)
#10
Rank among U.S. public research universities; top programs include: ecology (#1), veterinary science (#3), psychology (#3), medical technology (#3), economics (#4), biotechnology (#6) (2024)
$11.5 billion
Annual economic impact for the state of Minnesota (2024)
75%
Nearly 3 in 4 employed UMN graduates work for a company or organization located in Minnesota (2025)
Ways to engage
The vast resources of our comprehensive research university can serve companies in five primary ways.
Success stories
Strengthening Minnesota's workforce
The Toro Company (TTC) announced a $1.5 million investment in the Carlson Leadership Lab at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the Advanced Materials Center at the University of Minnesota… Read more.
Rooted in community
Dozens of community members and partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new…
Genesis Mission awards
Three projects at University of Minnesota’s (UMN) College of Science and Engineering have been…
Digitizing ATV safety education
A partnership between Polaris and Minnesota 4-H is expanding youth ATV safety education. Now…
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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.
Gabrielle Bunten-Spoth
Corporate Relations Associate
[email protected]
651-329-2234