University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Public University
Founded 1851

University of Minnesota is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biotechnology, engineering, and agriculture.

62
Startups (5yr)
245
Patents Filed
188
Patents Issued
78
Licenses (5yr)
$38.5M
License Revenue
155
Partnerships
$1.0B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Biotechnology

Biotech research

Medical SchoolCollege of Science and Engineering

Agriculture

Agricultural technology

College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Tech Transfer Office

UMN Technology Commercialization

Services Offered

  • Technology licensing
  • Startup support
  • IP management

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