Stanford University

Stanford, California
Private University
Founded 1885

Stanford is at the heart of Silicon Valley and has spawned more successful startups than any other university, with a culture deeply rooted in entrepreneurship.

95
Startups (5yr)
520
Patents Filed
385
Patents Issued
110
Licenses (5yr)
$82.5M
License Revenue
220
Partnerships
$1.2B
Research $

Commercialization Approach

Stanford emphasizes rapid commercialization through startup formation, with inventor-friendly policies and strong connections to venture capital.

Research Focus Areas

Computer Science & AI

Groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence, computer systems, and human-computer interaction

Computer ScienceStanford AI LabHuman-Centered AI Institute

Biotechnology & Medicine

Leading medical research and biotech innovation

School of MedicineBio-XChEM-H

Clean Energy

Renewable energy and sustainability research

Precourt Institute for EnergyWoods Institute

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Notable Spinouts

Google

Founded 1998Technology

IPO

Search engine and technology giant

$1500.0B valuation
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Cisco Systems

Founded 1984Technology

IPO

Networking hardware and telecommunications leader

$220.0B valuation
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Instagram

Founded 2010Social Media

ACQUIRED

Social media photo and video sharing platform

$1000M exitby Facebook (Meta)
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Coursera

Founded 2012Education Technology

IPO

Online learning platform

$3.5B valuation
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Programs & Resources

Stanford StartX

accelerator

Non-profit startup accelerator for Stanford students and faculty

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Stanford-StartX Fund

fund

Investment fund supporting Stanford-affiliated startups

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Stanford Ignite

program

Certificate program in entrepreneurship and innovation

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Rankings & Recognition

#1AUTM - Startups Launched
2023
#2AUTM - Licensing Revenue
2023

Tech Transfer Office

Stanford Office of Technology Licensing

Director: David Epstein

Services Offered

  • Technology evaluation and protection
  • Marketing to industry and startups
  • Licensing negotiation
  • Startup consultation

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