Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private University
Founded 1636
Harvard combines world-class research across sciences and medicine with growing entrepreneurial momentum.
38
Startups (5yr)
265
Patents Filed
195
Patents Issued
68
Licenses (5yr)
$42.5M
License Revenue
155
Partnerships
$1.3B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Leading medical and biological research
Medical SchoolWyss Institute
Life Sciences
Fundamental biological research
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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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
Notable Spinouts
Editas Medicine
Founded 2013 • Biotechnology
CRISPR gene editing therapeutics
$850M valuation
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Tech Transfer Office
Harvard Office of Technology Development
Services Offered
- •Technology evaluation
- •Patent prosecution
- •Licensing
- •Venture creation
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