City University of New York (CUNY)
New York, New York
Public University
Founded 1961
CUNY is a major public university system with strong research commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and urban technology.
$343.4M
R&D (FY2024)
14
US Patents (2025)
Research and Commercialization Data
- Research spending (FY2024): $343.4M total. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: CUNY System.
- US patents granted (2025): 14 (rank #92). National Academy of Inventors
- CUNY does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
CUNY School of Medicine
Computing & AI
Machine learning and data science
CUNY Graduate Center
Urban Technology
Smart cities and urban infrastructure
CUNY Advanced Science Research Center
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#92National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
CUNY Technology Commercialization Office (TCO)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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