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For Business
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UNH is one of approximately 16 land, sea, and space-grant universities in the nation. With over $250 million in research and development expenditures, UNH is one of the largest research and development centers in New Hampshire. From innovative and creative technology and solutions to customized employee training programs, there are many ways UNH can help your business, organization, or institution grow and thrive.
 

Ready to connect? Contact us at unh.innovation@unh.edu or (603) 862-4125.


 

  • UNH FOSTER SBIR/STTR Grant Program (grant proposal text overlayed on green NH state map)

    Upcoming Events for NH Small Businesses
    UNHInnovation is leading a U.S. Small Business Administration grant funding initiative called FOSTER (FOcused SBIR/STTR Teaching, Entrepreneurship and Results) to increase proposals for SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grants in the state of New Hampshire. Don't miss these upcoming webinars!
    Learn More about upcoming FOSTER events

  • Industry tour group learning about UNH Olson Center facilities

    Upcoming UNH Showcase Day Events
    Join us for UNH Showcase Days to connect with industry leaders and discover UNH's cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art core facilities, and dynamic partnership opportunities. We welcome businesses to campus to explore external-facing support centers, engage with top innovators, and discover how collaboration with UNH can drive growth and innovation.
    Learn More about UNH Showcase Day Tours

  • Research scientist perorming experiment wearing protective equipment

    UNH IP Licensing Opportunities
    The University of New Hampshire has a number of exciting technologies and innovations that are currently available for license. View our licensable innovation page to learn more about UNH's IP portfolio of patents, plants, images and more, or contact our Technology Transfer licensing managers to discuss opportunities to commercially engage with our research and innovations.
    Learn More about UNH IP Licensing

     

Business Testimonials

  • Microscope

    "In partnering with the UNH Instrumentation Center (UIC), they’ve always been flexible, affordable and most importantly, responsive. Not only have we been able to gain access to modern instrumentation, but have also been able to explore partnership opportunities with a number of research groups on campus."

    Jared Kelly, Laboratory Manager
    EMSL Analytical, Inc.

  • Flower Farm

    “Being able to collaborate with UNH allows for research to happen that would be very difficult for us to do on our own. To have high quality expertise along with the power of the university’s resources available to us, makes a lot of sense.”

    Henry Huntington, President and CEO
    Pleasant View Gardens

     

  • EOS Image

    “The SwRI/UNH collaboration is so valuable that in 2013, we established the SwRI-EOS Department in Durham, co-located with UNH’s Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS) so that both institutions could more readily tap into each other’s resources.”

    Steven H. Myers, Program Manager - R&D; Space Science
    Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

  • Engineering tank

    “Our collaborations with UNH have benefited the company by providing world-class researcher and facility access, verification of internally developed prototype systems and an excellent source of engineering talent.”

    Jud DeCew, Ph.D.
    Chief Technology Officer
    HALO Maritime Defense Systems

 

 

 

Research, Commercialization, and Expertise

 

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Licensing Opportunities

The University of New Hampshire has a number of exciting technologies and innovations that are currently available for license.

Licensing Opportunities

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Leverage Our Expertise

Enlist our expert knowledge and skill sets

Our Expertise

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Research Partnership Opportunities

At UNH, “research” encompasses exploration in all academic endeavors, from science and math to the humanities and arts.

Research Partnerships

 

 

 

Additional Resources

Instrumentation

Facilities and Resources

Take advantage of UNH’s state-of-the-art instruments, labs, facilities, and services.
Talk to our corporate engagement team about:

  • Lab and equipment access
  • Facilities usage
  • Co-location
  • Technical assistance

Facilities and Resources

Business Support Services

Workforce Development

UNH provides a wide range of professional development, talent recruitment, and workforce pathways.
Talk to our corporate engagement team about:

  • Internships and full time hiring
  • Executive education
  • Professional development
  • Lifelong learning

Workforce Development

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Research and Knowledge Transfer

As a top-tier UNH research institution, our faculty and staff are experts in their fields and available to engage with industry.
Talk to our corporate engagement team about:

  • Research and academic collaboration
  • Classroom and teaching engagement
  • Technology transfer and licensing
  • Mentoring and networking

Research and Knowledge Transfer

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Branding and Awareness

Harness the UNH brand through partnership or support our educational mission through philanthropy.
Talk to our corporate engagement team about:

  • Athletics sponsorships
  • Branding and vendors
  • Philanthropy and donations

Branding and Awareness

 

 

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Partner with UNH

 UNHInnovation serves as the front door to the university for our partners in the business community. Our Director of Corporate Engagment acts as the central contact point, connector, and facilitator between the University and corporate and industry partners. From innovative and creative technology and solutions to customized employee training programs, if you’re interested in UNH's technology, equipment, or expertise then our dedicated team can help strategically match you to the right resource.
Download the "Make Us Your Business Partner" Guide