Research and Innovation Office (RIO)
Returning congestion and transit reductions lead to lower job accessibility nationwide
Access to job opportunities declined in large U.S. cities as economic and transportation conditions have continued to evolve in the COVID era, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies.
University of Minnesota ranks among nation’s top startup creators
The University of Minnesota is a national leader for startup creation, ranking among the top four universities in the country for four consecutive years. In 2024 alone, the University launched 25 new startups.
World-leading Coronavirus vaccine R&D roadmap to receive fresh updates
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the UMN will receive US $3.2 million from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to advance its open-access Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap.
2025 SDG Research Grants Now Accepting Applications!
The UMN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative is excited to announce the 2025 SDG Research Grant competition!
Delta sends off first flight from MSP using sustainable camelina-based fuel
The Delta Air Lines flight flew from MSP to New York using fuel blended with winter camelina, a cover crop that Minnetonka-based Cargill helped grow.
Two UMN Startups Included in Minnesota Energy Alley
University of Minnesota startups Carba and Aza Power Systems are included in a new initiative, Minnesota Energy Alley.
Social Justice Impact Grants Address Community Health Issues Across the State
The Research and Innovation Office is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Social Justice Impact Grants.
The new AI-CLIMATE institute will leverage artificial intelligence to create more sustainable agriculture and forestry industries
Researchers at the AI Institute for Climate-Land Interactions, Mitigation, Adaptation, Tradeoffs and Economy aim to leverage artificial intelligence to create more climate-smart practices that will absorb and store carbon while simultaneously boosting the economy in the agriculture and forestry industries.
Mobilizing Design in the Fight Against Sex Trafficking
Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry, which presents unique challenges for anti-trafficking organizations. Design Against Trafficking, an initiative by University of Minnesota College of Design Northrop Professor Tasoulla Hadjiyanni, adds design as a tool in the fight against modern day slavery.
UMN Rural Health Researchers Build the Evidence Base to Address the US Maternal Health Crisis
Rural Minnesotans are losing access to obstetric care. This trend is not unique to Minnesota; it’s happening across the country, and the UMN Rural Health Research Center has been conducting research on rural maternity care for more than a decade.