University of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV is a comprehensive public research university in the Las Vegas metro, serving a large and diverse student body with an urban, industry-facing ethos. Companies engage through the 122-acre Harry Reid Research & Technology Park and its Black Fire Innovation hub, which co-locates corporate R&D with university expertise. Clinical education and research are anchored by partnerships with University Medical Center and UNLV Health, providing access to real-world clinical environments for translation. The research enterprise is supported by competitive federal and state funding. A dedicated Office of Economic Development manages technology transfer, IP, licensing, and startup formation to streamline collaboration.