Medtronic partners with CU campuses to develop future medical technology

Medtronic has entered a long‑term strategic research partnership with the University of Colorado system—spanning CU Anschutz, CU Boulder, and CU Denver—to accelerate innovation in areas like AI, robotics, sustainability, and advanced materials. The company selected CU as its second-ever academic partner after a national search, citing the university’s strength in clinical excellence, research depth, and commercialization capacity. 

What the partnership does
Advances novel health technologies through joint research programs.

Focuses on AI, robotics, sustainability, and advanced materials—areas Medtronic identifies as critical to the future of healthcare.

Connects CU’s research and clinical ecosystem with Medtronic’s global technology strategy. 

Why CU was chosen
Selected from a nationwide search for institutions positioned to lead disruptive healthcare innovation.

Builds on CU’s strengths in clinical excellence, engineering, and commercialization across three campuses. 

What this means for Colorado
Positions CU as a national hub for health‑tech innovation.

Expands opportunities for researchers, clinicians, and industry partners.

Supports long‑term collaboration aimed at improving patient care and accelerating technology development.