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Center for Research Innovation (CRI)
Also known as: CRI, Northeastern Tech Transfer
Northeastern University · Boston, MA
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Continuous
University Wide
Last activity
2026-06-25
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The Center for Research Innovation (CRI) is Northeastern University's technology transfer office, founded 2011. Located at 101 Belvidere Street, Boston. Protects, accelerates, and commercializes Northeastern innovation through patenting, licensing, and startup formation. Manages the Spark Fund (proof-of-concept grants up to $50K), I-Corps (NSF customer discovery), Commercialization Specialist Program (graduate fellowship), and NU NAI Chapter. Serves researchers (invention disclosure, patenting), spinout founders (consultants, pitch coaching, investor introductions), and industry partners (licensing, strategic partnerships). Tracks invention disclosures, issued patents, licensing revenue, external licenses & options, and spinouts.
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