Frequently Asked Questions

The Industrial Hemp Research Foundation (IHRF), a Federally approved 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to promoting industrial hemp education.  We aim to facilitate industrial hemp research at institutions of higher learning across America, fostering innovation and knowledge for industrial hemp in this vital field. 

The IHRF, as an organization, provides funding and support to academic institutions who will direct and manage research processes that result in enhanced cultivation, down-stream processing/manufacturing and usage of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity raw material. 

 Conceived in 2014 – after the passage of the FARM Bill signed by President Obama – and incorporated in 2015, the Industrial Hemp Research Foundation (“IHRF”) works to ensure the re-establishment of Industrial Hemp into the U.S. market economy, and its associated industries.  We accomplish this primarily through supporting necessary Research & Development by educational and academic institutions, we support the mission of discovery into the vast commercial and medical use cases of industrial hemp.

The IHRF is a federally approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-lobbying organization as defined in 501-C Colorado statutes.

We work to ensure every funded project is carefully vetted for research value, academic validity and ultimate benefit to the projected market or commercial use case it is proposed for.  Our team of experienced industry and academic veterans come from many backgrounds, but have one thing in common - the vested passion for returning Industrial Hemp as a viable and trade-able commodity in the United States, once again.