Enterprise Investment Program : Funding Opportunities

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UM System EIP invests in MedSocket, an MU startup

The UM System Office of Research and Economic Development will award up to $250,000 as part of its investment program to spur economic development in the state. MedSocket competed against 13 other applicants for funds available through the program.

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Eternogen is among Columbia’s startup businesses getting much needed funding

UM System's Enterprise Investment Program initially invested $200,000 in Eternogen during their first round of funding. Since then, the technology is moving forward and has been successful in attracting funds from other investors.

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Application period now closed

EIP application period is now closed. We look forward to reviewing applications and announcing another round of EIP funding in the coming months. Click the link to learn more about the first round of recipients.

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Learn more about EIP application requirements

The UM System is proud to announce the second round of Enterprise Investment Program funding, set to open March 1 and conclude May 31. To learn more about program requirements, please click here.

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Research Parks & Incubators

The University of Missouri System’s statewide network of research parks provides a thriving environment for discoveries to move from the laboratory to the marketplace. The atmosphere of innovation and collaboration attracts national and international tenants who create quality employment opportunities for Missouri citizens and millions of dollars of capital investment across the state.

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Office of Intellectual Property Administration

The Office of Intellectual Property Administration (OIPA) supports the economic development mission by encouraging broad practical application of university research for the public benefit; assisting those associated with the technology transfer program with evaluating, protecting, licensing and commercializing university discoveries; and carrying out new economic development initiatives designed to create jobs in Missouri.

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Funding Opportunities

The Office of Research and Economic Development is dedicated to commercializing university technologies - one of the biggest challenges to that mission is funding. To proactively combat the constant obstacle, the office has formulated different funding programs for faculty, students and innovations in all stages of the discovery process.

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Office of Research & Economic Development

The Office of Research and Economic Development was established in 2005 to link research and commercialization from the four University of Missouri System campuses with emerging and existing firms across the state and around the world. Working closely with the chief research officers, chancellors and technology transfer offices from each campus, the office also serves as a conduit to local, state and federal agencies to ensure research results aid the growth of Missouri’s economy.

The Office is dedicated to advancing Missouri through innovation, investment and infrastructure.

Our enthusiasm for these three categories revolves around the development of intellectual property, funding programs and research parks and incubators. Providing support during critical stages in university inventions’ path to the marketplace stimulates Missouri’s economy, jobs and entrepreneurship.

Our vision is to enable and lead Missouri’s transformation toward a knowledge-based economy dependent upon innovation and entrepreneurship.

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309 University Hall
Columbia MO, 65211
Phone: 573-882-6726
Email: email