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Creating global impact

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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Research and creative work highlights from 2021-22 showcase CU Boulder's ecosystem of discovery

Research and creative work highlights from 2021-22 showcase CU Boulder's ecosystem of discovery

Highlights from the University of Colorado Boulder’s research, scholarship and creative work in 2021-22 paint a compelling picture of our progress towards our strategic imperatives: Lead. Innovate. Impact.

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CU Boulder commercialization drives $8 billion impact nationwide
New AB Nexus grant awards spotlight productive cross-campus collaborations
New AB Nexus grant awards spotlight productive cross-campus collaborations
CIRES, NOAA teams win governor’s research awards
CIRES, NOAA teams win governor’s research awards
Research & Innovation Office names newest Faculty Fellow cohort
Research & Innovation Office names newest Faculty Fellow cohort
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$658 million in total research awards received FY 2021-22

#1 public university recipient of NASA research awards

#1 NIH-funded nonmedical school institution

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