Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a comprehensive public university with a mid-sized student body and a distinctly applied, industry-facing mission. Companies engage through on‑campus applied research labs, prototyping and test facilities, and a well‑established co‑op and internship pipeline. Entrepreneurship programming and prototyping spaces link corporate mentors with student and faculty innovators, and proximity to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro simplifies onsite collaboration and talent recruitment. Research is supported by state of Minnesota investments and competitive federal funding, including the National Science Foundation, alongside industry‑sponsored projects. A dedicated office streamlines sponsored research agreements, IP management, MTAs/NDAs, and pathways for licensing and startup formation.