The goal of MnDRIVE Environment Funding Programs is to support University led research on environmental remediation by stimulating innovative solutions and industry partnerships  across the State of Minnesota.

Visit the Industry Categories below to view the breadth of research MnDRIVE is supporting.

For more information about partnering with UMN Faculty, please contact Jeff Standish <standish@umn.edu>.

Agriculture & Farming Projects

Industry Partners include - Second Harvest Heartland; Haubenschild Dairy Farm; MN Department of Agriculture; MN Corn Growers; Schwab Farm

Explore all our Agriculture & Farming Research Projects >

Mining, Manufacturing & Power Generation Projects

Industry Partners include - American Peat Technologies; Dow Chemical Company; ClearWater BioLogic; Diamond Chrome Plating, Inc.; Global Minerals Engineering LLC.

Explore all our Mining, Manufacturing & Power Generation Research Projects >

Water Treatment & Management Projects

Industry Partners include - Metropolitan Council; Fulton Brewery; Duluth Seaway Port Authority; AMI Consulting Engineers

Explore all our Water Treatment & Management Projects >