Commercialization Support

Program Overview

The Commercialization and Financial Support program helps NRRI partners' move their business ideas forward. 

What We Do

The path from idea to commercialization is not easy.  We help move ideas along by:

  • Identifying and connecting ideas to available funding
  • Coordinating scale-up activities
  • De-risking technology development through NRRI research
  • Introducing businesses to external networks that can help them

Who We Help

  • NRRI Clients
  • NRRI Researchers
  • NRRI Partners
  • Entrepreneurs

How We Do It

  • Applying nearly 50 years of commercialization experience
  • Leveraging partnerships with external stakeholders
  • Collaboration with UMN Launchpad to support entrepreneurs

Where Are We Located

NRRI Duluth and Coleraine facilities

Our Resources

  • IRRRB/NRRI Commercialization Fund
  • DEED Launch MN Grants
  • Extensive research labs
  • Prototyping and Pilot equipment and facilities
  • NRRI Launchpad - entrepreneurial support program

Staff

Kevin Kangas headshot
Coleraine Site Director, Business Development
Tim White headshot
Director of Partnership Development
Profile Jill Crawford-Nichols
Technology Development Manager