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What makes I3R different?

I3R is a new kind of public research institute, one with convergence at its core and differentiated by a dual mandate to advance research excellence and impact economic development. Most research institutions focus on discovery and development. Some venture into delivery. Our goal is deployment of innovations at scale through partnerships with industry, community and philanthropic organizations while educating and empowering a qualified future workforce. This is how we move technology through Technology Readiness Levels 8-9 to ensure positive societal impact.

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I3R is always looking for bright and creative minds to join the growing team of innovators and problem-solvers. We invite you to view our current hiring and research experience opportunities and join us on our mission to undertake complex challenges.
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Our work spans across disciplines and collaborative efforts to create and implement innovations and support discovery that will impact the world in unprecedented ways. Explore our approach to solving “wicked” problems.
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Discover our purpose: mission, vision, strategy, and history. Obtain answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about our organization.
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Our staff and researchers are the driving force behind the creative and integrative research at I3R. Meet the bold and creative minds that make up the Institute.
Our Building »

The completion of this building will bring change-makers and thought-leaders together to collectively solve wicked problems. See live feed of our building progress and architectural renderings.
Our Research »

We take on big, wicked problems and our focus is on translational efforts to ensure that solutions we develop are delivered and deployed.
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Calendar

Events at I3R

Speaker Series – Michael David Niño, Ph.D.

April 11, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Monitoring Health to Build a Healthier Arkansas: Insights from Year One of the Arkansas Health Survey

I3R Grand Opening
April 15
PREVIEW (UA faculty & staff exclusive)
  • 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
GRAND OPENING Celebration

(Invitation only, RSVP requested)

April 16
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE (open to the public)
  • 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Distinguished Lecture – Siddhartha Sikdar, Ph.D.

April 25, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Novel Applications of Biomedical Ultrasound in Rehabilitation

Events we're attending

4th Annual Research Symposium of the Center for Neuroengineering and Medicine

May 7

Featuring Ranu Jung, Associate Vice Chancellor & Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering as Keynote Speaker

2024-2025 Holiday Schedule
2024-2025 Academic Calendar

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    KUAF Ozarks at Large - Institute for Integrative, Innovative Research hosts RefleXions event

    March 12, 2025

    The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research collaborated with the RefleXions Music Series to host “Marimbas in the Americas Musical Experience”...

    Arkansas Business Publishing Group Real Estate Report - Convergence of Design & Innovation

    March 3, 2025

    UA's new I3R building is hub for cross sector collaboration and research...

    Venturewell - Meet the 2025 Cohort of FLIPspace: Advanced Mobility Arkansas

    January, 2025

    Eleven teams have been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of FLIPspace: Advanced Mobility Arkansas, a program designed to empower innovators to address the most pressing transportation challenges in Arkansas by tapping into the power of federal intellectual property...

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