Public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts with industry-accessible core facilities, pilot-scale manufacturing labs, co-op pipelines, incubator space, and dedicated tech transfer. Proximity to Boston's innovation corridor and strong manufacturing speeds partnerships.
UMass Lowell is a comprehensive public research university in the University of Massachusetts system, known for hands-on, industry-aligned education. Industry partners engage through open-access core research facilities and pilot-scale labs for prototyping and scale-up, supported by staff for contract services. A robust co-op program connects companies with student and faculty talent, while incubator and coworking sites near campus offer labs and flexible space. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, sponsored research, and startup formation to streamline commercialization.