Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, aerospace, and biomedical sciences.
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
- Research spending (FY2024): $342.1M total, of which $2.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (FY2025): 4. Mississippi State University Office of Technology Management
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 48 invention disclosures, 20 patent applications. Mississippi State University Office of Technology Management
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science and food technology
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace systems and propulsion
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
Related Market Maps
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Space Technology
~8% (2024)Technologies for space exploration, satellite systems, and space-based services
Robotics & Automation
15% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
MSU Office of Technology Management (OTM)
IP Portfolio Available
~95 technologies available for licensing
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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