Corporate Engagement Overview

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The University of Minnesota maintains significant connections with the business and industry community.
This includes major corporations based in Minnesota, which has a high concentration of Fortune 500 companies,
as well as its robust technology and startup environment. The University's business ties
extend beyond Minnesota to companies nationally and globally.

  

How Industry Can Partner with Us

We offer diverse and flexible avenues to engage with our research enterprise, designed to accelerate your innovation pipeline and drive business growth. The Corporate Engagement Center team can help get you started. 

Corporate Engagement Center > 
 
   

Streamlined Partnership Opportunities

How UMN Researchers Can Connect with Industry

Partnering with industry adds another dimension to your research program and can have many benefits, including:

  • Learning about problems important to industry
  • Obtaining additional research funding
  • Making new connections
  • Providing pathways for your students to be hired by a company

For Researchers: Building Successful Industry Partnerships >

 

Contact Us to Learn More

The Corporate Engagement Team is ready to help start the conversation.
Contact [email protected].