Technology and innovation

We're the perfect innovation partner for companies of all sizes.

Whatever challenges are confronting our state and our world, we've got the expertise and determination to solve them.

Technology and innovation

The University of Minnesota ranks ninth among public universities in research spending, and has an international research footprint in more than 70 countries. Whatever problems are confronting our state and our world, we strive to solve them.

Ways to engage:

  • Sponsor research
  • License or commercialize technology
  • Participate in center and institute activities
  • Co-locate on campus
  • Enlist faculty expertise
  • Utilize specialized research facilities and equipment
  • Become a member of a U of M research consortium
  • Make a venture investment
  • Partner on clinical trials

 

 

  • 240+

    Companies that have been launched based on University of Minnesota research since 2006

  • $220 million

    Revenue generated for the state from U of M inventions since 2014

  • 17

    Master Research Agreements with companies (not including clinical trial agreements)

  • 18

    Ranking on the NAI list of Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents (2022)

"Cisco Research appreciates the ease of collaborating with the University of Minnesota. From signing a MSRA to working with professors on an SOW they are willing to meet or exceed our expectations at a pace that is needed with industry sponsorship."

“Our long-standing relationship with the University of Minnesota has been immensely beneficial. The secret to this successful partnership lies in our shared focus on cutting-edge research, effective communication, and the university's considerable scientific expertise and talent.”

Engagement opportunities

To explore opportunities to co-locate on campus or use specialized research facilities, please contact us.

Get started

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