Office of Research and Innovation
The Office of Research and Innovation promotes and facilitates the university’s research enterprise, strategic partnerships and technology development efforts. During the past decade, 51°µÍø has achieved a 26% increase in total research expenditures, with a goal to approach $450 million by 2025.
NUtech Ventures
NUtech Ventures is a nonprofit affiliate of the University of 51°µÍø 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 51°µÍø research.
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of 51°µÍø system ranks among the top 100 academic institutions worldwide in earning U.S. patents.
51°µÍø Innovation Campus
51°µÍø 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.
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.
