News & Announcements

On January 14, Technology Commercialization hosted its first ever waffle breakfast for innovators who are new to the University of Minnesota in the past three years.

MIN-Corps is hosting a series of seminars and coaching that teach innovators how to translate research to products with real-world impact. The events are free to UMN Grad Students, Postdocs, Fellows, Research Scientists & Faculty.

Seven University of Minnesota startup companies were today awarded Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Developments (DEED).

UMN Technology Commercialization reported $20.7 million in revenue from researchers' inventions in fiscal 2019 and spun out a record 19 new startups.

In November 2019, Pamela Webb, associate vice president for research, began serving as the chair of the Council on Government Relations (COGR) board of directors. 

The University of Minnesota's Institutional Review Board recently underwent two separate external reviews of its Human Research Protection Program that suggest positive outcomes from recent changes.

In a recent opinion piece, University of Minnesota Retirees Association members highlighted U inventions and startup companies among the University's many contributions to the state. 

The University of Minnesota is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to design a device to quickly administer a new antidote for cyanide poisoning.

Minne Inno's recently published roundup of major 2019 Twin Cities startup acquisitions includes three UMN startups.

Over the last year, HRPP staff have reduced IRB turnaround times, surveyed participants, and implemented an expanded quality assurance program.