Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Private University
Founded 1851
Northwestern is a major research university with strong commercialization in biotechnology, engineering, and technology.
55
Startups (5yr)
212
Patents Filed
165
Patents Issued
72
Licenses (5yr)
$31.2M
License Revenue
128
Partnerships
$0.9B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biotechnology
Biotech research
Feinberg School of Medicine
Engineering
Engineering innovation
McCormick School of Engineering
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Biotechnology
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Market Size$1.2T
Robotics & Automation
18% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$200B
Advanced Manufacturing
20% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$350B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Northwestern Innovation and New Ventures Office
Services Offered
- •Technology transfer
- •Licensing
- •Startup formation
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