Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Private University
Founded 1851
Northwestern is a major research university with strong commercialization in materials science, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology.
52
Startups (5yr)
225
Patents Filed
172
Patents Issued
70
Licenses (5yr)
$31.0M
License Revenue
140
Partnerships
$0.9B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Materials Science & Nanotechnology
Advanced materials and nanoscale engineering
Materials Science and EngineeringNUANCE
Biomedical Engineering
Wearables, implants, and diagnostics
Biomedical EngineeringSimpson Querrey Institute
Chemistry
Synthetic chemistry and catalysis
Chemistry
Notable Spinouts
Tempus AI
Founded 2015 • Healthcare AI
AI-powered precision medicine platform for cancer care
$8.1B valuation
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#20NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO)
IP Portfolio Available
~210 technologies available for licensing
Materials ScienceBiomedicalNanotechnology
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP protection
- •Licensing
- •Startup formation
- •Industry partnerships
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