Partner with UCR: Bridge Industry and Innovation
The Office of Technology Partnerships connects your company with world-class research, top-tier student talent, and state-of-the-art facilities at UC Riverside.
Our Core Focus Areas
Find the right entry point for your industry, research interests, and partnership goals.
Engineering, Physical Sciences & Technology
Access cutting-edge research, next-generation engineering solutions, and advanced physical sciences expertise.
Featured Centers
- CE-CERT (Environmental Research)
- Winston Chung Global Energy Center
- Center for Nanoscale Science & Engineering
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program
- Additional relevant centers from master list
Life Sciences & Agriculture
Collaborate with leading researchers in biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and plant sciences to solve global challenges.
Featured Centers
- Institute for Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB)
- UCR Agricultural Experiment Station
- Center for Plant Cell Biology (CEPCEB)
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- Air Pollution Research Center
- Additional relevant centers from master list
Ways to Engage
UCR offers a 360-degree partnership model that connects companies with research, talent, technology, and innovation infrastructure.
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Research & Development
Sponsor groundbreaking research, access our state-of-the-art labs, and collaborate directly with UCR faculty.
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Talent Pipeline
Recruit top-tier UCR students through internships, capstone projects, and direct hiring initiatives.
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Technology Transfer
License UCR’s robust intellectual property portfolio to accelerate your commercialization efforts.
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Real Estate & Ecosystems
Become a tenant or sponsor at the SoCal OASIS® Park to embed your company within our innovation ecosystem.
Real-World Impact Through Strategic Collaboration
See how our recent Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and licensing agreements are solving global challenges.
Featured Partnership
NSF ExFab BioFoundry
Executed an IP agreement supporting a $22M center dedicated to using specialized microbes for environmental bioremediation.
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Michigan State Univ. & Joule Therapeutics
Finalized a joint intellectual property agreement to advance new light-sensitive chemicals that target aggressive cancers.
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ENgreen
Executed an agreement to co-develop RNAi-based seed coatings that protect vital crops against devastating fungal pathogens.
Partner Resources & Quick Links
Find research expertise, partnership information, and impact resources.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Ready to explore how your company can partner with UC Riverside’s world-class research and talent? Connect with our team today.
Luke Kannike
Sr. Corporate Engagement Officer
Office of Technology Partnerships at UC Riverside
lukemank@ucr.edu | Call or Text: 951.827.0701