Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Private University
Founded 1839
Boston University is a major research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, photonics, and computing.
42
Startups (5yr)
185
Patents Filed
140
Patents Issued
58
Licenses (5yr)
$16.0M
License Revenue
115
Partnerships
$0.5B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Infectious disease, cancer, and neuroscience
School of MedicineNational Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
Photonics & Optics
Optical systems and photonic devices
Photonics Center
Computing & AI
Machine learning, systems, and security
Computer Science
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Biotechnology
15% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.2T
Neurotechnology
22% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$15B
Quantum Computing
35% CAGRRevolutionary computing technology leveraging quantum mechanics for exponential speedups in specific problem domains
Market Size$65B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#64NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
BU Technology Development
IP Portfolio Available
~160 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalPhotonicsComputing
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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