The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program accelerates the commercialization of technology in Maryland by jointly funding collaborative R&D projects between companies and University System of Maryland faculty.

MIPS provides funding, matched by participating companies, for university-based research projects that help companies develop new products. MIPS projects help companies find solutions to technical challenges, as well as develop products, processes or training materials. MIPS projects are conducted by university faculty and graduate students in conjunction with company researchers.

With more than 800 project awards since 1987, worth over $140 million--MIPS projects create results. MIPS-supported products have generated more than $9.8 billion in sales, added jobs to the region, and infused state-of-the-art technology into the global marketplace.

Benefits to Maryland Companies:

• Cost-effective research through university partnering.

• Access to expert university faculty
  and state-of-the-art facilities--including laboratories, graduate students, and equipment.

• Ability to select research capabilities to meet specific requirements.

• Efficient transfer of technology from universities to companies.

• Opportunity to work with students, who are potential future employees.

Benefits to Maryland Faculty:

• Opportunity to perform research leading directly to the commercialization of technology.

• Funding that can lead to publication and improve university research facilities.

• Valuable experience for students working on commercial technologies.

• Rapid proposal evaluations--MIPS notifies award winners within 60 days of the proposal deadline.

More about MIPS

UM Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program Approves 18 Collaborative Research Projects, Worth $4.4 Million, Between University Faculty, State Technology Companies
The University of Maryland's Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS) announces the approval of 18 new collaborative research projects between Maryland companies and university faculty. More»

MIPS Wins National Economic Development Award
The Maryland Industrial Partnerships program received a national Excellence in Technology-Based Economic Development (TBED) Award from the State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI), a national nonprofit organization that leads, supports and strengthens efforts to improve state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation. Press release»

Potential Breakthrough Cancer Treatment
A MIPS-funded clinical trial conducted by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers and CSA Medical Inc. may yield a breakthrough treatment for pre-cancerous and cancerous diseases of the esophagus. Press release»

23 Research Projects, Worth $3.6 Million, Approved
The Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS) announces the approval of 23 new research projects partnering Maryland companies with university researchers to develop high-tech commercial products. Worth $3.6 million, the projects combine $2.1 million from participating companies and $1.5 million from the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program. Funding supports work in the laboratories of participating university system faculty, who work closely with partner companies to advance their product development. Press release»

Found: The Million-Dollar Strawberry Plant
Five Aces Breeding LLC, University of Maryland seek to replicate the perfect plant through the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program. Press release »