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.
The University of Minnesota ranks 10th 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.
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To explore opportunities to co-locate on campus or use specialized research facilities, please contact us.
"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.”
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)
$3.9 billion
impact generated by the University’s world-class research enterprise, supporting more than 25,000 jobs focused on discovery and innovation (2025)
$1.32 billion
in research expenditures, a 10% increase over the previous year, leading the UMN to rank #12 among U.S. public research universities (2025)
25
record-setting number of startups launched at the University of Minnesota in 2024
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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