North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Public University
Founded 1887
NC State is a leading public research university with strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and textile technology commercialization.
$717.0M
R&D (FY2024)
49
US Patents (2025)
211
Disclosures (FY2025)
215
Licenses (FY2025)
14
Startups (FY2025)
$5.7M
License Revenue (FY2025)
$62.0M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 31.2%
Avg: 605.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $717.0M total, of which $62.0M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 49 (rank #47). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 211 invention disclosures, 243 patent applications, 215 licenses and options, 14 startups, $5.7M licensing revenue. NC State Office of Research Commercialization
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Crop Science
Crop improvement and agricultural biotech
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Textiles & Advanced Materials
Smart textiles and fiber science
Wilson College of Textiles
Engineering & Computing
Electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering
College of Engineering
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
NC State Office of Research Commercialization
Services Offered
- •IP protection
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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