The University Research Program is now accepting proposals through Oct. 31, 2025, for its next funding cycle. The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) brand, created the University Research Program to encourage and support professors and student researchers to apply their engineering and technical skills to foster innovative research that propels the material handling industry forward.
Now in its eighth cycle, the sponsored research program is accepting applications for grant funding that can reach up to $500,000. Selected proposals may receive total financial support of up to $250,000 for one year of research. Open to North American universities, proposals will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility and potential for future commercial application.
Interests:
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Adapting material handling for next-generation operators
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Advanced battery and supporting technologies
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Novel battery chemistries
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Thermal management strategies
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Integrated/structural battery designs
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Innovative battery management systems
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Hybrid energy storage solutions
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Circular economy and lifestyle design and sustainability
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Energy recovery systems for lift truck applications
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Full-/semiautomation warehouse innovation
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Intelligent perception and contextual awareness
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Interoperation of real-time location system-connected and autonomous vehicles
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Operator assist and awareness
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Sensors fusion for enhanced perception
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Warehouse and fleet-level optimization
Full story: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING RESEARCH PROPOSALS TO EMPOWER INNOVATION IN MATERIAL HANDLING
