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License agricultural and food science technologies from leading US universities, including crop science, food safety, and precision agriculture.

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Universities
~2,393
Available Technologies
1,458
US Patents Granted (Latest Year)
$25.5B
R&D Spending (NSF, FY2024)

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsinpublic

UW-Madison is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biotech, agriculture, and materials science, managed by the renowned WARF.

TTO: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)

127
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Cornell University

Ithaca, New Yorkprivate

Cornell is a leading research university with strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and life sciences commercialization.

TTO: Center for Technology Licensing (CTL)

103
US Patents (1yr)
$22.0M
License Revenue
20
Startups (1yr)
Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohiopublic

Ohio State is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and advanced manufacturing.

TTO: Ohio State ERIK, Innovation and Strategic Ventures

99
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesotapublic

University of Minnesota is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in medical devices, agriculture, and materials science.

TTO: UMN Technology Commercialization

91
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
26
Startups (1yr)
Texas A&M University

College Station, Texaspublic

Texas A&M is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, energy, and defense technologies.

TTO: Texas A&M Innovation (Texas A&M University System)

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US Patents (1yr)
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Pennsylvania State University

University Park, Pennsylvaniapublic

Penn State is a major public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, energy, and agricultural sciences.

TTO: Penn State Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)

45
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
5
Startups (1yr)
University of Florida

Gainesville, Floridapublic

The University of Florida is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and computing.

TTO: UF Innovate | Tech Licensing

137
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
9
Startups (1yr)
University of California, Davis

Davis, Californiapublic

UC Davis is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, food science, and veterinary medicine.

TTO: UC Davis Technology Transfer Office (Office of Research)

70
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
4
Startups (1yr)
Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michiganpublic

Michigan State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and materials science.

TTO: MSU Technologies (MSU Innovation Center)

50
US Patents (1yr)
$3.8M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indianapublic

Purdue is a top public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sciences.

TTO: Purdue Innovates Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC)

172
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
18
Startups (1yr)

UIUC is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in computing, semiconductors, and agricultural biotech.

TTO: Office of Technology Management (OTM)

74
US Patents (1yr)
$5.5M
License Revenue
9
Startups (1yr)
Rutgers University

New Brunswick, New Jerseypublic

Rutgers is a major public research university with strong commercialization in pharmaceuticals, biomedical sciences, and agricultural biotech.

TTO: Rutgers Office for Research, Innovation Ventures (Inventions, Startups & Commercialization)

69
US Patents (1yr)
$12.0M
License Revenue
9
Startups (1yr)
North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolinapublic

NC State is a leading public research university with strong programs in engineering, agriculture, and textile technology commercialization.

TTO: NC State Office of Research Commercialization

49
US Patents (1yr)
$5.7M
License Revenue
14
Startups (1yr)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraskapublic

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, food science, and engineering.

TTO: NUtech Ventures

36
US Patents (1yr)
$5.3M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginiapublic

Virginia Tech is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in engineering, computing, and agricultural sciences.

TTO: LICENSE: Center for Tech Commercialization (with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties)

36
US Patents (1yr)
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University of Georgia

Athens, Georgiapublic

UGA is a leading public research university consistently ranked in the AUTM Top 10 for active licenses, with strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UGA Innovation Gateway

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US Patents (1yr)
$12.0M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentuckypublic

The University of Kentucky is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and energy.

TTO: UK Innovate, Technology Commercialization

23
US Patents (1yr)
$4.3M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouripublic

The University of Missouri is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and nuclear science.

TTO: University of Missouri Technology Advancement

26
US Patents (1yr)
$18.6M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Coloradopublic

Colorado State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, clean energy, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: CSU STRATA (Technology Transfer; formerly CSU Ventures)

24
US Patents (1yr)
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Iowa State University

Ames, Iowapublic

Iowa State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, engineering, and bioenergy.

TTO: Iowa State Office of Innovation Commercialization (ISURF / OIPTT)

50
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
1
Startups (1yr)
Utah State University

Logan, Utahpublic

Utah State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in aerospace, agriculture, and water technology.

TTO: USU Technology Transfer Services (Research Innovation & Impact)

16
US Patents (1yr)
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Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisianapublic

LSU is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, petrochemicals, and coastal science.

TTO: LSU Innovation & Technology Commercialization (ITC)

18
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Washington State University

Pullman, Washingtonpublic

Washington State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, food science, and materials science.

TTO: WSU Office of Commercialization (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

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US Patents (1yr)
$19.4M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Auburn University

Auburn, Alabamapublic

Auburn University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine.

TTO: Auburn IPX (Intellectual Property and Commercialization)

22
US Patents (1yr)
$2.2M
License Revenue
3
Startups (1yr)
University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennesseepublic

The University of Tennessee is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, agriculture, and energy.

TTO: UT Research Foundation (UTRF)

23
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaiipublic

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in ocean science, astronomy, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UH Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC)

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Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregonpublic

Oregon State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, forestry, and ocean science.

TTO: Oregon State University Advantage (IP & Licensing)

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Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippipublic

Mississippi State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, aerospace, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: MSU Office of Technology Management (OTM)

4
US Patents (1yr)
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Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolinapublic

Clemson University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in automotive engineering, agriculture, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF)

15
US Patents (1yr)
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License Revenue
6
Startups (1yr)
Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansaspublic

Kansas State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and food science.

TTO: Kansas State University Research Foundation (KSURF)

18
US Patents (1yr)
$7.0M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Montana State University

Bozeman, Montanapublic

Montana State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, clean energy, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: MSU Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

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US Patents (1yr)
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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texaspublic

Texas Tech is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, energy, and wind technology.

TTO: Texas Tech Office of Research Commercialization (RC)

23
US Patents (1yr)
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University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermontpublic

The University of Vermont is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, agriculture, and environmental science.

TTO: UVM Innovations

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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansaspublic

The University of Arkansas is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, retail technology, and engineering.

TTO: U of A Technology Ventures

23
US Patents (1yr)
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University of New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshirepublic

UNH is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in ocean science, agriculture, and materials science.

TTO: UNHInnovation

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North Dakota State University

Fargo, North Dakotapublic

NDSU is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, polymers, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: NDSU Research Foundation

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US Patents (1yr)
$1.1M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyomingpublic

The University of Wyoming is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in energy, agriculture, and environmental science.

TTO: UW Technology Transfer Office

15
US Patents (1yr)
$0.1M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, New Mexicopublic

NMSU is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, space science, and engineering.

TTO: NMSU Arrowhead Center (Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer)

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University of Idaho

Moscow, Idahopublic

The University of Idaho is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, natural resources, and engineering.

TTO: UI Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)

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South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakotapublic

South Dakota State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and engineering.

TTO: SDSU Office of Technology Transfer & Commercialization

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