Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Private University
Founded 1838
Duke is a leading research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, genomics, and clean energy.
48
Startups (5yr)
210
Patents Filed
160
Patents Issued
65
Licenses (5yr)
$28.0M
License Revenue
130
Partnerships
$1.1B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical & Genomics
Precision medicine and genomic research
Duke Genomic MedicineDuke Cancer Institute
Clean Energy
Solar, energy storage, and grid research
Nicholas School of the Environment
Neuroscience
Brain-machine interfaces and neural circuits
Duke Neuroscience
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Programs & Resources
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
centerCross-campus entrepreneurship and innovation programs
Learn moreTech Transfer Office
Duke Office for Translation & Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
~190 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalGenomicsClean Energy
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •Technology licensing
- •Startup support
- •IP management
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