Harvard University
Harvard combines world-class research across sciences and medicine with a strong commercialization program focused on biotech and life sciences.
Research Focus Areas
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Drug discovery, genomics, and synthetic biology
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Wearable sensors, diagnostics, and surgical devices
Neuroscience
Brain mapping and neurological disease research
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Biotechnology
15% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Neurotechnology
22% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Notable Spinouts
Abiomed
Founded 1981 • Medical Devices
Heart pump and cardiac assist device company
Programs & Resources
Harvard Innovation Labs
incubatorCross-Harvard innovation hub for student and alumni entrepreneurs
Learn moreBlavatnik Biomedical Accelerator
acceleratorAccelerates Harvard biomedical discoveries toward clinical application
Learn moreRankings & Recognition
Tech Transfer Office
Harvard Office of Technology Development
IP Portfolio Available
~400 technologies available for licensing
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •Technology evaluation
- •Patent prosecution
- •Licensing
- •Startup formation
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