About UMaine – Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE)
The University of Maine’s Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE) helps innovative businesses access research expertise, specialized facilities, industry partnerships, and commercialization support.
SPIRE connects companies with faculty researchers, technical resources, collaborative research opportunities, and pathways for developing and bringing new technologies, products, and processes to market.
Who They Help
UMaine SPIRE can be a valuable resource for people:
• Seeking a university research and development partnership
• Developing a new technology, product, material, or process
• Looking for faculty researchers or technical experts to support innovation
• Pursuing federal research funding opportunities such as SBIR/STTR grants
• Needing access to specialized labs, equipment, testing, prototyping, or manufacturing resources
• Seeking help with commercialization, intellectual property, licensing, or technology transfer
• Interested in working with student talent, faculty expertise, or university facilities professional network
Why It Matters
Innovative businesses often need specialized expertise, equipment, testing, or research capacity that can be difficult to access independently.
UMaine can serve as a valuable research and innovation partner by connecting companies with university expertise, facilities, and commercialization resources. Through collaborative research, technology transfer, licensing support, and access to specialized centers, SPIRE helps Maine businesses validate ideas, accelerate innovation, and strengthen their ability to compete for funding and growth opportunities.
Learn More
Visit the University of Maine to learn more about SPIRE, industry partnerships, research capabilities, commercialization support, and opportunities to work with university faculty and facilities.
Website: https://umaine.edu/