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UMass Innovation Institute

  • Provides access to research, partnerships, and other support from Massachusetts’ flagship public research university
  • Increases opportunities for research support and to efficiently move research outcomes from campus labs into society
  • Ensures that UMass Amherst discoveries and technologies move forward into society

About

The UMass Innovation Institute’s (UMII) aim is simple: to ensure that UMass Amherst discoveries and technologies move forward into society. It provides an important channel into Massachusetts’ flagship public research university, providing access to research, collaborative partnerships, and other resources to develop academic-industry projects.

Who’s it for?

Early-stage companies seeking partnerships and support from an academic research institution

Mission

Increase opportunities for research support and to efficiently and effectively move research outcomes from campus labs into society.

Resources & Services

Mount Ida Innovation and Collaboration Space

A 25,000-square-foot co-working space that includes offices, conference rooms, laboratories, a makerspace, an auditorium, and event spaces.

Research Resources

Industries partnering with UMII can access faculty and resources at UMass Amherst, work with student innovators, and get support in applied research and technology development.

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