University of Kentucky College of Engineering
Lexington, Kentucky
Public University
Founded 1865
UK Engineering is a leading engineering college with strong commercialization in materials science, energy, and biomedical engineering.
14
Startups (5yr)
80
Patents Filed
60
Patents Issued
24
Licenses (5yr)
$3.5M
License Revenue
45
Partnerships
$0.1B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Materials Science
Advanced materials and composites
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Energy
Coal, natural gas, and renewable energy
Center for Applied Energy Research
Biomedical Engineering
Medical devices and tissue engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Related Market Maps
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Advanced Materials
12% CAGRNext-generation materials with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications
Market Size$125B
Advanced Energy
10% CAGRNext-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$1.5T
Nuclear Technology
8% CAGRAdvanced nuclear technologies for power generation and medical applications
Market Size$85B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UK Engineering Technology Transfer
IP Portfolio Available
~65 technologies available for licensing
Materials ScienceEnergyBiomedical Engineering
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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