Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Public University
Founded 1885
ASU is a major public research university with strong commercialization in solar energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and sustainability.
$1.0B
R&D (FY2024)
185
US Patents (2025)
305
Disclosures (FY2022)
75
Licenses (FY2022)
21
Startups (FY2022)
$22.8M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 49.0%
Avg: 811.0
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.0B total, of which $22.8M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 185 (rank #5). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2022): 305 invention disclosures, 75 licenses and options, 21 startups. ASU News
Research Focus Areas
Solar Energy & Sustainability
Photovoltaics, energy efficiency, and sustainability
Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory
Semiconductors & Electronics
Chip design and advanced manufacturing
Electrical Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer biology and neuroscience
Biodesign Institute
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Skysong Innovations
IP Portfolio Available
~1389 technologies available for licensing
Solar EnergySemiconductorsSustainability
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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