University of Minnesota Research & Innovation Office
The University of Minnesota's Research and Innovation Office (RIO) serves as a central resource for conducting, managing, and sponsoring research. It aims to facilitate collaborative research that addresses complex problems and promotes innovations that improve lives. RIO oversees research compliance and administration, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical practices in research. Additionally, RIO is committed to enhancing research capacity through various funding opportunities and strategic initiatives, including the management of specialized facilities for biocontainment research.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
University of Minnesota Research & Innovation Office
Products
Research Reporting Center (analytics portal)
Web-based portal that aggregates institutional research metrics, awards data, and reporting dashboards for administrators and faculty.
Genomics laboratory services
Laboratory-based genomic analysis services and associated data support provided to researchers and external clients.
Research computing services (compute and data infrastructure)
Provision of high-performance compute resources, data science support, and spatial analytics capabilities.
E4 Toolkit (process improvement resources)
A suite of process-improvement tools, templates, and guidance to support service-design and continuous improvement activities across administrative units.
Animal research guidelines and operational tools
Institutional guidelines, forms, and operational resources covering anesthesia, analgesia, surgery, euthanasia, housing, ordering, and veterinary protocols to support animal research operations.
MN-GEMS enterprise proposal and grant management
Institutional project/tool to manage proposal submission, award setup, and award management workflows across the university research community.
Research Reporting Center (analytics portal)
Web-based portal that aggregates institutional research metrics, awards data, and reporting dashboards for administrators and faculty.
Genomics laboratory services
Laboratory-based genomic analysis services and associated data support provided to researchers and external clients.
Research computing services (compute and data infrastructure)
Provision of high-performance compute resources, data science support, and spatial analytics capabilities.
E4 Toolkit (process improvement resources)
A suite of process-improvement tools, templates, and guidance to support service-design and continuous improvement activities across administrative units.
Animal research guidelines and operational tools
Institutional guidelines, forms, and operational resources covering anesthesia, analgesia, surgery, euthanasia, housing, ordering, and veterinary protocols to support animal research operations.
MN-GEMS enterprise proposal and grant management
Institutional project/tool to manage proposal submission, award setup, and award management workflows across the university research community.
Services
Services to connect researchers with corporate partners, including guidance on partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, and collaboration models.
Administration of internal grant programs and seed funding opportunities to support emerging research and infrastructure projects.
Intellectual property protection, licensing, and startup support to move academic inventions into commercial use.
Laboratory-based genomic sample processing, sequencing, and analytical support available to researchers and external clients.
Provision of high-performance compute resources, data science support, and spatial analytics capabilities for compute- and data-intensive research.
Operational management and institutional oversight for high-containment research facilities, including secure access, facility training, SOP templates, and project-approval coordination.
Services to connect researchers with corporate partners, including guidance on partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, and collaboration models.
Administration of internal grant programs and seed funding opportunities to support emerging research and infrastructure projects.
Intellectual property protection, licensing, and startup support to move academic inventions into commercial use.
Laboratory-based genomic sample processing, sequencing, and analytical support available to researchers and external clients.
Provision of high-performance compute resources, data science support, and spatial analytics capabilities for compute- and data-intensive research.
Operational management and institutional oversight for high-containment research facilities, including secure access, facility training, SOP templates, and project-approval coordination.
Expertise Areas
- Research administration and sponsored-projects management
- Internal funding and seed-grant program administration
- Technology commercialization and startup support
- High-performance computing and data science
Key Technologies
- Next-generation sequencing
- High-performance computing / supercomputing
- Spatial data analytics (GIS)
- Geodesign / geographic information science (GISc)
News & Updates
RIO has awarded nearly $100,000 to support art and science collaboration through its Artist-in-Residence program.
On November 1, Dr. Robert C. Hampshire from the US Department of Transportation visited the University of Minnesota to discuss transportation research.
The University provides guidance and assistance with issues that can arise in connection with international student and faculty exchanges.
The University encourages students, scholars, and scientists to pursue knowledge wherever it may be found around the world, providing resources for safe and lawful travel.
Membership in MTEC entitles UMN PIs to apply for DoD funding that is open only to members, with past awards ranging from $50K to $25M.
The RIO COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants aim to catalyze small-scale research projects designed to address and mitigate the risk associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
RIO has awarded nearly $100,000 to support art and science collaboration through its Artist-in-Residence program.
On November 1, Dr. Robert C. Hampshire from the US Department of Transportation visited the University of Minnesota to discuss transportation research.
The University provides guidance and assistance with issues that can arise in connection with international student and faculty exchanges.
The University encourages students, scholars, and scientists to pursue knowledge wherever it may be found around the world, providing resources for safe and lawful travel.
Membership in MTEC entitles UMN PIs to apply for DoD funding that is open only to members, with past awards ranging from $50K to $25M.
The RIO COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants aim to catalyze small-scale research projects designed to address and mitigate the risk associated with the coronavirus pandemic.