Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Public University
Founded 1820
Indiana University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and music technology.
$897.0M
R&D (FY2024)
38
US Patents (2025)
153
Disclosures (FY2024)
3
Startups (FY2024)
$4.2M
License Revenue (FY2024)
$35.6M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 26.2%
Avg: 781.5
- Research spending (FY2024): $897.0M total, of which $35.6M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: Indiana U., Bloomington.
- US patents granted (2025): 38 (rank #58). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2024): 153 invention disclosures, 305 patent applications, 3 startups, $4.2M licensing revenue. IU Today
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
School of Medicine
Computing & Data Science
Machine learning and data systems
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Music Technology
Audio technology and music innovation
Jacobs School of Music
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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
Rankings & Recognition
#58National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
IU Innovation and Commercialization Office (ICO)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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