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The Office of Research and Economic Development is advancing Maine's economy by facilitating the creation of new ideas and products through research and development, the growth of new companies, and support for existing companies. We accomplish this mission by:

  • Helping faculty and staff find and obtain sources of research funding

  • Connecting businesses, research organizations, economic developers and individuals with the expertise and resources of the University of Maine

  • Supporting the commercialization of University of Maine research through intellectual property protection, technology transfer, entrepreneurship training, new venture formation, business incubation, and economic development activities

ORED Programs and Departments
Department of Industrial Cooperation (DIC)
Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR)
Advanced Computing Research Lab
Target Technology Incubator

 

 

Send in the Clowns - UMaine Ph.D. student raises tropical fish such as clownfish and seahorses to supply the home aquarium industry.

A Better View of the Molecule - New method of microscopy using fluorescence photoactivation could help address biological questions

UMaine Student Research at CCAR - Indoor urchins

 
 
 
 
 

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