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The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Colorado Boulder is focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the diverse contributions of a wide range of world-class experts, working together to accelerate ideas throughout the entire innovation lifecycle. 

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Aerospace
Biosciences
Energy
Quantum

 

$742 million in total research awards received FY 2023-24

 

#1 public university recipient of NASA research awards

 

#1 NIH-funded nonmedical school institution

 

Research partnerships with federal labs across Colorado's Front Range

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  ​ The bi-weekly Research & Innovation Office Bulletin provides critical information and updates to maintain and grow CU Boulder's research, scholarship and creative activity.

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  ​ The monthly Research & Innovation Office eNews is a snapshot of the latest CU Boulder research news, collaborations, events and engagement opportunities for prospective partners in a wide range of industries. 

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Research and expertise across CU Boulder.

   

  Research Institutes 

Our 12 research institutes conduct more than half of
the sponsored research at CU Boulder.

  Research Centers 

More than 75 research centers span the campus,
covering a broad range of topics.

  Research Computing 

A carefully integrated cyberinfrastructure supports CU Boulder research.