At Utah State University, Research Innovation & Impact (RII) is where ideas grow into real-world impact. We take a holistic, hands-on approach to supporting research through every stage of its journey. Our three core teams—Research Development, External Research Partnerships, and Technology Transfer—work together to help faculty find funding, craft competitive proposals, build meaningful collaborations with external partners, and bring innovations to market.
Whether you're launching a new research project, looking to connect with industry or government partners, or ready to turn your research into a product or service, RII is here to help. We’re all about strengthening USU’s research capacity, connecting expertise with opportunity, and making a difference that reaches far beyond campus.
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What We Help With
Research Development
The Research Development team is here to help faculty succeed. We focus on building USU’s research capacity and boosting competitiveness for external funding. Whether it’s supporting the crafting of high-quality proposals or amplifying the broader societal impacts of research, scholarship, and creative activity, we’re all about turning great ideas into funded projects that make a meaningful difference. Think of us as your behind-the-scenes support crew—ready to help your research shine.
External Research Partnerships
At USU, we’re committed to helping build meaningful collaborations that expand research opportunities, strengthen funding prospects, and increase real-world impact. Our External Research Partnerships team is here to help connect faculty, industry, nonprofit, and other external organizations in alignment with research goals. We can facilitate introductions, identify potential collaborators, and help navigate partnership opportunities that leverage USU’s expertise, technologies, and facilities. Whether you have a big idea or just want to explore possibilities, we’re excited to help you get started.
Technology Transfer
Research isn’t just about making discoveries—it’s about turning ideas into real-world solutions. That’s where our USU’s Technology Transfer team comes in. We’re here to help you protect intellectual property, including filing patents, and connect with potential commercial partners who can help bring your innovations to market and into the world. From your first idea to final impact, we’re with you every step of the way.
