Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Public University
Founded 1965
FIU is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, cybersecurity, and environmental science.
$325.8M
R&D (FY2024)
58
US Patents (2025)
88
Disclosures (FY2026)
$3.4M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 37.6%
Avg: 279.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $325.8M total, of which $3.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 58 (rank #43). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2026): 88 invention disclosures, 70 patent applications. FIU Office of Research and Economic Development
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Cybersecurity
Information security and privacy
School of Computing and Information Sciences
Environmental Science
Climate, water, and ecosystem research
Institute of Environment
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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
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
FIU Technology Management and Commercialization (Office of Research & Economic Development)
IP Portfolio Available
~141 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalCybersecurityEnvironmental Science
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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