Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Public University
Founded 1855
Penn State is a major public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, energy, and agricultural sciences.
$1.3B
R&D (FY2024)
45
US Patents (2025)
232
Disclosures (CY2024)
38
Licenses (CY2024)
5
Startups (CY2024)
$37.9M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 31.4%
Avg: 1098.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.3B total, of which $37.9M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: Pennsylvania State U., University Park and Hershey Medical Center.
- US patents granted (2025): 45 (rank #49). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (CY2024): 232 invention disclosures, 38 licenses and options, 5 startups. Penn State Office of the Senior Vice President for Research
Research Focus Areas
Materials Science & Engineering
Advanced materials and manufacturing
Materials Science and Engineering
Energy
Fossil fuels, renewables, and energy storage
EMS Energy Institute
Agriculture
Crop science and animal science
College of Agricultural Sciences
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#49National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
Penn State Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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