Columbia University
New York, New York
Private University
Founded 1754
Columbia is a major player in biotech and life sciences commercialization, with strong programs in medical technologies.
42
Startups (5yr)
298
Patents Filed
215
Patents Issued
72
Licenses (5yr)
$165.8M
License Revenue
142
Partnerships
$1.1B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Extensive medical and biotech research
Medical SchoolEngineering
Data Science & AI
Growing strength in data science applications
Data Science InstituteComputer Science
Related Market Maps
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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
Qventus
Founded 2012 • Healthcare
Healthcare operations platform using AI
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Columbia Technology Ventures
Services Offered
- •Technology assessment
- •Patent prosecution
- •Marketing and licensing
- •Startup formation support
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