UMN Natural Resources Research Institute

About UMN Natural Resources Research Institute

NRRI was created by the MN Legislature in 1983 to deliver applied research informing environmental stewardship and economic development of the state’s natural resources. It is a nationally unique model for integrated research focused on three strategic initiatives: Ecosystem Resilience, Future Forest Industries, and Iron and Minerals of the Future. As part of the University of Minnesota system research enterprise, NRRI employs over 140 scientists, engineers, technicians, staff and students in two industrial research facilities. Through collaborative partnerships, we deliver the innovative tools and solutions needed to utilize and sustain Minnesota’s valuable natural resources. NRRI has extensive laboratory capabilities to discover and deliver at the bench-to-pilot scales, reducing risk inherent in commercializing innovations. Our Unique Value Proposition: Integrated Expertise, Scale-up Capabilities, UMN R1 Research Enterprise Expertise: NRRI has engineers, scientists and technicians that are subject matter experts with considerable industry experience to develop and execute scopes of work that deliver timely, accurate and reliable results. Collaboration: NRRI’s team is skilled at collaborating with industry, academia, consulting companies, other laboratories, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders to develop and deliver scopes of work. Scale-up capabilities: NRRI's research lab to pilot scale capabilities decrease the risk of development and control costs for clients. Integrated platforms: Covering water, wildlife, forest, energy and materials, NRRI’s research platforms collaborate to create comprehensive solutions for our partners. Learn more about NRRI partnership at https://nrri.umn.edu/partner.