Services & Expertise
RIO provides services and support to the University of Minnesota research community through our administrative units.
Research Impact
The University of Minnesota is a top public research institution conducting innovative and impactful research across a broad range of fields and disciplines. Our researchers improve our understanding of the world and help facilitate technologies and ideas that positively impact the prosperity, welfare, and security of our communities, state, nation, and beyond.
Transforming Sustainability Research into Industry Action
Institute on the Environment (IonE) research scientist Rylie Pelton applies her IonE sustainability learnings to the real world through her consulting company, LEIF, LLC.
Using AI to Support Beaver Conservation
Emily Fairfax’s passion for all things beaver shines through her research, which uses artificial intelligence to better understand beaver contributions to the landscape and led to a collaboration with Google.
UMN's Research Enterprise
The University of Minnesota had $1.13 billion in external research award funding in fiscal year 2023, the second largest award total ever.
Learn about the impact of UMN research and its role in advancing innovation and fostering economic development in the region. View research statistics.
RIO News & Announcements
2024 Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Seed Grants Recipients Announced
Six projects focused on using biotechnology and biomanufacturing to develop environmental solutions and expand the regional bio-economy received a total of $795,392 in funding over the next two years.
Sandia Day at UMN: April 10
Join us April 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., for Sandia Day at UMN to learn about Sandia National Laboratories and potential partnerships and projects.
Thierry Boudet Transitions to New Role as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
In his new role, Thierry Boudet is responsible for high-impact assignments that advance the VPR's strategic priorities and grow the University's research enterprise.
Apply Starting April 1 - Innovation Impact Case Award
This award recognizes research that has led to significant impact outside of academia and has made a meaningful difference in our communities.
The 16th SPA Symposium Unveils Modern Grants Management System
Over 400 research staff attended the SPA Symposium to learn more about the University of Minnesota’s new and improved grants management system, MN-GEMS.
ARPA-E Officials Visit Researchers at UMN Twin Cities and Duluth
In February, US Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) officials heard about promising UMN research into sustainable mining and energy technologies and informed the UMN research community about ARPA-E’s interest in funding disruptive research.