General Info

The University Research Foundation provides technical expertise across a range of research, development and technical support programs. URF is incorporated as a nonprofit foundation and was established by the University of Maryland in 1981 to conduct classified and proprietary programs over a range of cutting-edge technologies. It has developed technical capabilities that are used to transition ideas from laboratory concepts to marketable products. URF employees have been the authors of nearly 200 technical papers and dozens of patents. Accomplishments include the development of testing software for air combat countermeasures. URF's Maryland Advanced Development Laboratory division has been one of the leaders in developing advanced avionics concepts for commercial aviation. Located in Greenbelt, Md., the University Research Foundation owns and operates test aircraft located at the Fort Meade Airport.