The Rapid Center
The College of Engineering and Technology houses the Rapid Center, a research and development center whose primary mission is to partner with businesses, industry and entrepreneurs to develop new products and processes. The facility offers resources that are unmatched in the region, including high-tech engineering labs and equipment as well as accomplished faculty members with decades of combined experience in R&D.
Research and Development
The primary mission of The Rapid Center is to partner with business and industry to support regional economic development. Learn more about partnering with us on your R&D projects.
Partnership OpportunitiesSupport for Entrepreneurs
In addition to working with global companies and industries, The Rapid Center partners with entrepreneurs and innovators to help them cross the hurdle from product design to production.
Learn MoreWorking with Students
The College of Engineering and Technology partners with businesses to provide student teams to assist with exploration of new ideas. We welcome businesses of all sizes to partner with students.
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