Medtronic and the University of Colorado system announced a long‑term strategic research agreement to accelerate innovation in AI, robotics, sustainability, and advanced materials across CU Anschutz, CU Boulder, and CU Denver. The partnership—only Medtronic’s second academic collaboration nationwide—aims to fast‑track the development of next‑generation health‑care technologies by combining CU’s research and clinical strengths with Medtronic’s global expertise.
Strategic partnership: Designed as a multi‑year collaboration to advance disruptive health‑care technologies.
Why CU was chosen: Selected after a nationwide search for institutions positioned to lead in health‑tech innovation.
Focus areas: AI, robotics, sustainability, and advanced materials—aligned with Medtronic’s global technology strategy.
System‑wide collaboration: Involves CU Anschutz, CU Boulder, and CU Denver, leveraging their combined research, engineering, and clinical strengths.