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About Research and Economic Development


Mission

The Office of Research and Economic Development (RED) is committed to the growth, integrity, diversity, and success of the UCR research enterprise and the creation of new knowledge, advanced education, creative inspiration, and economic prosperity.

 


$200 Million

IN RESEARCH EXPENDITURES

(2023)


The Only

AAU AND R1 UNIVERSITY

IN THE REGION


No. 22

MOST INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY

- U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

 


A Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship


5 MILLION

POPULATION
(40% HISPANIC)

2+ MILLION

WORKFORCE

12TH LARGEST

METROPOLITAN AREA
IN THE U.S.
ONTARIO
RIVERSIDE
SAN BERNARDINO

600+

ENTREPRENEURIAL TEAMS
FUNDED

70+ MILLION

RAISED IN CAPITAL

40+

COMPANIES
INCUBATED

Recently, UCR has received two national recognitions for economic and community engagement, and the Luna UCR™ avocado variety was recognized as one of TIME’s top 200 inventions for 2023.

 

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UCR 2030 Strategic Plan - Research and Economic Development Goals
 

UCR 2030 - Strategic Plan

 


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