Research and Innovation Office

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at CU Boulder is the university’s central hub for research, creative work, and innovation. We empower faculty across every discipline to push the boundaries of knowledge and tackle society’s most pressing challenges. By fostering collaboration among researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners, RIO accelerates ideas through the entire innovation lifecycle, from concept to real-world impact. At RIO, CU Boulder’s boldest ideas become transformative solutions that change the world.