Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Private University
Founded 1845
Baylor University is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and data science.
$134.9M
R&D (FY2024)
19
US Patents (2025)
$1.3M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 238.9%
Avg: 74.3
- Research spending (FY2024): $134.9M total, of which $1.3M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 19 (rank #81). National Academy of Inventors
- Baylor does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
Baylor College of Medicine (affiliated)
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering
School of Engineering and Computer Science
Data Science
Machine learning and statistical analysis
Department of Statistical Science
Related Market Maps
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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
Robotics & Automation
15% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$90.2B
Advanced Manufacturing
12.1% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$410.7B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#81National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
Baylor Innovation & Economic Development (Office of the Vice Provost for Research)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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