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Center for Research Innovation (CRI)

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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.

Also known as: CRI, Northeastern Tech Transfer

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2026-06-25

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