About the Roux Institute
The Roux Institute at Northeastern University is an innovation and research hub in Portland, Maine that connects businesses with advanced research, technology expertise, talent development, entrepreneurship support, and industry partnerships.
The institute works with companies to apply research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, advanced manufacturing, computational medicine, and life sciences to solve real-world challenges and accelerate innovation.
Who They Help
The Roux Institute can be a valuable resource for people:
• Seeking a research or technology partnership
• Developing AI, data-driven, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, or other technology solutions
• Looking for university researchers, technical expertise, or applied R&D support
• Pursuing federal research funding opportunities such as SBIR/STTR grants
• Seeking mentorship, entrepreneurship resources, or connections to investors and innovation networks
• Looking to access graduate student talent, experiential learning partnerships, or workforce development programs
• Seeking support with commercialization, technology development, or scaling an innovative solution
Why It Matters
Innovative companies often need access to specialized expertise, research capacity, technical talent, and strong industry connections in order to move new ideas forward.
The Roux Institute helps bridge those gaps by connecting businesses with university research, applied technology expertise, entrepreneurial support, and talent development resources. These partnerships can help Maine companies accelerate product development, strengthen their innovation capacity, build workforce pipelines, and pursue new markets and growth opportunities.
Learn More
Visit the Roux Institute to explore research partnerships, entrepreneurship programs, industry collaboration opportunities, and other resources available to businesses and innovators.
Website: https://roux.northeastern.edu/