California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
Private University
Founded 1891
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institution with exceptional research output per faculty member and strong IP commercialization.
40
Startups (5yr)
210
Patents Filed
165
Patents Issued
55
Licenses (5yr)
$28.5M
License Revenue
120
Partnerships
$0.4B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Physics & Astronomy
Fundamental physics and astrophysics research
Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Materials science and chemical synthesis
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace systems and robotics
Aerospace
Notable Spinouts
Broadcom
Founded 1991 • Semiconductors
Global semiconductor and infrastructure software company
$250.0B valuation
Programs & Resources
Caltech Innovation & Entrepreneurship
programSupporting commercialization and startup formation
Learn moreRankings & Recognition
#15NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
Office of Technology Transfer & Corporate Partnerships
IP Portfolio Available
~180 technologies available for licensing
PhysicsChemistryAerospace
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Corporate partnerships
- •Startup formation
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