AURI Partnerships
Leading the way
AURI partners with several organizations to conduct applied research, create market awareness, conduct feasibility assessments, and expand market opportunities.
MBOLD
Does your protein innovation company want to expand its presence in the U.S. market or are you considering Minnesota as a place to grow and/or locate a facility? MBOLD’s Protein Navigator is here to help.
Target
The partnership between AURI and Target reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Minnesota’s food entrepreneur ecosystem, demonstrated by the AURI x Target UnTapped event held on May 11, 2026.
Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council (MWRPC) was awarded an Agricultural Growth, Research, & Innovation (AGRI) Crop Research Grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to fund a two-year study that has the potential for meaningful long-term advances for an important Minnesota commodity.
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council
Learn about AURI’s work with the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, and the combined efforts to promote a new, biobased road sealant/preservative, which could have a major impact on the budgets and development of city planners throughout the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota Corn
AURI partners with the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council to advance new uses for Minnesota-grown corn and create market opportunities for farmers. Together, we explore innovative applications for corn and its co-products, from livestock nutrition to emerging technologies.
Minnesota Beef
AURI’s partnership with the Minnesota Beef Council brings together research and industry insight to drive innovation and support the future of Minnesota’s beef industry.
Agriculture Innovation Center
AURI’s Agriculture Innovation Center (AIC) provides technical and business development assistance to value-added agriculture producers. This program is designed to aid in the development and marketing of value-added products
Rural Cooperative Development Center
Since 2011, AURI’s Rural Cooperative Development Center has helped cooperatives remain vital elements of the agriculture industry while supporting their ability to grow.