THE FOUNDATION BEHIND SUNY INNOVATION
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BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL
The SUNY Research Foundation (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country and supports a vibrant research ecosystem that cultivates innovation and entrepreneurship across multiple key areas including Artificial Intelligence, Clean Energy, Biotechnology, Longevity, Substance Addiction, Nextgen Quantum Computing, Environmental Health, and Resiliency.
$1.27 BILLION 2026 TOTAL REVENUE
30 OPERATING LOCATIONS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
STARTUP SUMMER SCHOOL TRAINED 1,480 ENTREPRENEURS
$40 MILLION IN CAPITAL SECURED BY 84 SUPPORTED COMPANIES
$5.1 MILLION IN TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR FUNDS
OVER $2.5 MILLION IN ANNUAL SAVINGS TO SUNY
SUNY Research in the News
The Research Foundation for SUNY provides research administration talent, services, and technology that help elevate SUNY’s reputation as a global research leader, increase investment in SUNY research, and attract top-tier research administration professionals
R&D Awards at the University at Buffalo
R&D World Magazine awarded the University at Buffalo with two 2026 R&D 100 Awards. One of the projects also received an R&D 100 Special Recognition: Corporate Social Responsibility Award.
The Quantum Watchtower
Stony Brook University Sets Cybersecurity Sights on Quantum Wireless Networking and Teleportation. Researchers at Stony Brook, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Yale University are connecting links to expand America's largest quantum network.
NSF Energy Storage Engine Returns To State Fair
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Energy Storage Engine, a "...coalition of universities, startups, and industry, community, and state partners..." led by SUNY's Binghamton University, will participate in the Great New York State Fair.
TriNetX Global Research Network
Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nnadi was the lead author of a study that used the TriNetX Global Research Network to study the risk of heart failure associated with melatonin use.
Partner with an IP Powerhouse
Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year. SUNY TechConnect is the gateway to world-class SUNY discoveries that are available for licensing and other partnership opportunities.