Office of Research
The Office of Research and Economic Development promotes and facilitates the university’s research enterprise, strategic partnerships and technology development efforts. During the past decade, Nebraska has achieved a 26% increase in total research expenditures, with a goal to approach $450 million by 2025.
UNL achieved $317 million in the 2019 fiscal year, representing a 2.8% increase from the previous year and marking a ninth consecutive year of increased growth. Total research expenditures reflect the amount invested annually on research and development activities, and are considered a key indicator of growth and research quality.
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NUtech Ventures
NUtech Ventures is a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Nebraska established to commercialize technologies by forming innovative R&D partnerships between university researchers and the private sector. NUtech measures its success by the number of companies, products and jobs created by University of Nebraska research.
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For the third consecutive year, the University of Nebraska system ranks among the top 100 academic institutions worldwide in earning U.S. patents.
Nebraska Innovation Campus
Nebraska Innovation Campus is a 249-acre public/private research and technology center adjacent to the university’s City Campus. Already with more than 50 diverse partners, NIC is a growing center of innovation and economic development for the state and the university.
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Industry Relations
The university welcomes the opportunity to partner with local, regional and international industries. To learn about the advantages of collaborating with the university or to schedule a customized tour of campus facilities, contact 402-472-4135 or industryrelations@unl.edu.
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