Drive Innovation. Foster Inclusion.
Develop New Talent.
In today’s competitive global environment, American innovation hubs must make the most of all the resources and talent available in different regions and institutions. Regional universities, where many students pursue their education, offer a tremendous opportunity to boost the nation’s ability to innovate in emerging technology fields.
The Enabling Meaningful External Research Growth in Emergent Technologies (EMERGE) group of regional universities is focused on building valuable relationships to expand our innovation potential. Utilizing the skills and strengths of each member, we partner with our stakeholders on high-impact and inclusive research and development (R&D) while training students with critical skills for the future.
Comprised of Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs), Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), and Hispanic-Serving institutions (HSIs), EMERGE’s strengths include use-inspired research, workforce development, regional engagement, and social mobility and empowerment.
Collaboration with partners to develop knowledge and practical solutions that address regional challenges.
Education and training of work-ready graduates through a strong focus on industry-integrated experiential learning.
Commitment to regional economic development through community and industry partnerships and support for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Improving lives by providing equitable access to STEM careers and developing programs to upskill and reskill the regional workforce for career readiness.
A partnership with EMERGE allows you to drive innovation and take part in a collaborative research experience that makes a real difference. Listen to what one of our partners has to say.
The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado hosted its Fall 2025 Innovation Talks: The Future of Local Manufacturing, bringing together over
The inaugural Industry Research Summit brought EMERGE members together at Kettering University to enhance partnerships between Kettering University and industry stakeholders. Insights and recommendations from
University of the Incarnate Word engineering students placed sixth of 40 teams in the American Control Conference Self-Driving Car Student Competition, held July 12-14, 2024.
The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado hosted its Fall 2025 Innovation Talks: The Future of Local Manufacturing, bringing together over 100 community members, faculty, and students to explore how innovation, creativity, and collaboration are shaping Colorado’s manufacturing landscape.
The inaugural Industry Research Summit brought EMERGE members together at Kettering University to enhance partnerships between Kettering University and industry stakeholders. Insights and recommendations from summit participants will be compiled into a blueprint for Kettering University’s Year 2 plans for the NSF EPIIC grant.
University of the Incarnate Word engineering students placed sixth of 40 teams in the American Control Conference Self-Driving Car Student Competition, held July 12-14, 2024. Competing teams programmed vehicles to effectively comply with a number of routine road standards. UIW was one of only two teams composed of undergraduates, and the first-ever UIW team to […]
The Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado hosted its Fall 2025 Innovation Talks: The Future of Local Manufacturing, bringing together over 100 community members, faculty, and students to explore how innovation, creativity, and collaboration are shaping Colorado’s manufacturing landscape.
The inaugural Industry Research Summit brought EMERGE members together at Kettering University to enhance partnerships between Kettering University and industry stakeholders. Insights and recommendations from summit participants will be compiled into a blueprint for Kettering University’s Year 2 plans for the NSF EPIIC grant.
University of the Incarnate Word engineering students placed sixth of 40 teams in the American Control Conference Self-Driving Car Student Competition, held July 12-14, 2024. Competing teams programmed vehicles to effectively comply with a number of routine road standards. UIW was one of only two teams composed of undergraduates, and the first-ever UIW team to […]