Rutgers University is a leading research institution that offers a wide range of resources, talent, and expertise to foster innovation and bring big ideas to life. With over 1,000 companies engaged in research, 1,197 active patents, and 4,167 research awards, Rutgers is at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries. Its 300-plus research centers and institutes make it the largest network of research labs and facilities in New Jersey, providing an ideal environment for collaboration with industry, entrepreneurs, small businesses, the public sector, and nonprofits.

As a top 20 public research university, Rutgers University–New Brunswick offers an array of services that drive and support research, discovery, and economic development. From concept to marketplace, research teams and innovators will find numerous commercialization pathways to turn their inventions into reality. With a focus on critical partnerships and commercialization opportunities, Rutgers is committed to advancing knowledge, driving economic progress, and improving lives