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Find engineering technologies available for licensing from US universities, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, and civil engineering innovations.

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~4,752
Available Technologies
1,267
US Patents Granted (Latest Year)
$22.1B
R&D Spending (NSF, FY2024)

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66 Universities with Engineering IP

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University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniapublic

The University of Pittsburgh is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and engineering.

TTO: Pitt Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE)

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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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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, Californiaprivate

USC is a major private research university with strong commercialization in engineering, media technology, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: USC Stevens Center for Innovation

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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginiapublic

UVA is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, data science, and engineering.

TTO: UVA Licensing & Ventures Group (LVG)

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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohiopublic

The University of Cincinnati is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and materials science.

TTO: UC Office of Commercialization (1819 Innovation Hub)

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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

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US Patents (1yr)
$5.7M
License Revenue
14
Startups (1yr)
University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowapublic

The University of Iowa is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.

TTO: University of Iowa Research Foundation (UIRF)

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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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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)

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University at Buffalo (SUNY)

Buffalo, New Yorkpublic

The University at Buffalo is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and computing.

TTO: UB Technology Transfer Office

14
US Patents (1yr)
$2.3M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinoispublic

UIC is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and engineering.

TTO: UIC Office of Technology Management (OTM)

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US Patents (1yr)
$5.6M
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Startups (1yr)
University of South Florida

Tampa, Floridapublic

USF is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, marine science, and cybersecurity.

TTO: USF Research & Innovation (Technology Transfer)

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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

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US Patents (1yr)
$18.6M
License Revenue
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University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahomapublic

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

TTO: OU Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC)

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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)

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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)

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University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticutpublic

UConn is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, biomedical sciences, and insurance technology.

TTO: UConn Technology Commercialization Services (TCS)

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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)

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Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshireprivate

Dartmouth is a leading private research university with strong programs in engineering, technology, and commercialization.

TTO: Dartmouth Technology Transfer Office

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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)

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US Patents (1yr)
$2.2M
License Revenue
3
Startups (1yr)
The George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbiaprivate

GWU is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, policy technology, and engineering.

TTO: GW Technology Commercialization Office (TCO)

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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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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indianaprivate

Notre Dame is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, materials science, and computing.

TTO: Notre Dame IDEA Center, Research Commercialization

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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)

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FIU is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, cybersecurity, and environmental science.

TTO: FIU Technology Management and Commercialization (Office of Research & Economic Development)

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniapublic

Temple University is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and materials science.

TTO: Temple University Office of Research Innovation

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Floridapublic

UCF is a major public research university with strong commercialization in optics, simulation technology, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UCF Office of Technology Transfer

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusettsprivate

Tufts is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine, and nutrition science.

TTO: Tufts Technology Commercialization (Office of the Vice Provost for Research)

33
US Patents (1yr)
$8.0M
License Revenue
4
Startups (1yr)
University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolinapublic

The University of South Carolina is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and hospitality technology.

TTO: USC Technology Commercialization Office (TCO)

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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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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)

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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohioprivate

The University of Dayton is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in materials science, aerospace, and energy.

TTO: UD Technology and Entrepreneurial Partnerships

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaskapublic

UAF is a leading public research university with unique commercialization in Arctic science, permafrost research, and natural resources.

TTO: UAF Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization (OIPC)

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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

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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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University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentuckypublic

The University of Louisville is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and data science.

TTO: UofL Innovation and Partnerships (Technology Transfer)

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University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabamapublic

The University of Alabama is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in engineering, biomedical sciences, and materials science.

TTO: UA Office for Technology Development (Division for Research and Economic Development)

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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
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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New Yorkprivate

Syracuse University is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in engineering, information science, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer (Commercialization, Office of Research)

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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakotapublic

UND is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in aerospace, energy, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UND Corporate Engagement & Commercialization

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University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevadapublic

UNR is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in mining technology, biomedical sciences, and clean energy.

TTO: UNR Innovation Hub (Enterprise & Innovation)

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University of Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippipublic

The University of Mississippi is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in pharmaceuticals, natural products, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UM Office of Technology Commercialization (ORED)

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New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jerseypublic

NJIT is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in engineering, computing, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: NJIT Commercial Enterprise Development and Licensing Administration (IPTLO)

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University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texaspublic

UTSA is a major public research university with strong commercialization in cybersecurity, biomedical sciences, and engineering.

TTO: UT San Antonio Office for Research and Innovation

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaprivate

Drexel is a major private research university with strong commercialization in engineering, materials science, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: Drexel Applied Innovation

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US Patents (1yr)
$0.4M
License Revenue
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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

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US Patents (1yr)
$0.1M
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Brigham Young University

Provo, Utahprivate

BYU is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in engineering, computing, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: BYU Technology Transfer Office

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University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texaspublic

UTEP is a major public research university with strong commercialization in advanced manufacturing, biomedical sciences, and border security technology.

TTO: UTEP Office of Technology Commercialization

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University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabamapublic

UAH is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in aerospace, defense technology, and optics.

TTO: UAH Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC)

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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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RPI is a leading engineering and science university with strong commercialization in materials science, computing, and biotechnology.

TTO: RPI Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing (IPTL)

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University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Islandpublic

URI is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in ocean science, pharmaceuticals, and engineering.

TTO: URI Office of Intellectual Property and Economic Development (with URI Innovations)

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Baylor University

Waco, Texasprivate

Baylor University is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and data science.

TTO: Baylor Innovation & Economic Development (Office of the Vice Provost for Research)

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University of North Texas

Denton, Texaspublic

UNT is a major public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, music technology, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UNT Innovation and Commercialization

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevadapublic

UNLV is a major public research university with strong commercialization in hospitality technology, biomedical sciences, and engineering.

TTO: UNLV Office of Economic Development (Commercialization)

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University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennesseepublic

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

TTO: UofM Office of Technology Transfer (Division of Research & Innovation)

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Floridapublic

Florida Atlantic University is a major public research university with strong commercialization in ocean science, biomedical sciences, and engineering.

TTO: FAU Technology Development

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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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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusettsprivate

WPI is a leading private engineering and science university with strong commercialization in robotics, biomedical engineering, and data science.

TTO: WPI Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OTIE)

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University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabamapublic

The University of South Alabama is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, engineering, and marine science.

TTO: USA Office of Commercialization and Industry Collaboration (OCIC)

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Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsinprivate

Marquette University is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical engineering, materials science, and computing.

TTO: Marquette Office of Research and Innovation (Technology Transfer)

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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakotapublic

The University of South Dakota is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, law, and engineering.

TTO: USD Office of Research & Sponsored Programs - Technology Transfer Office

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University of Akron

Akron, Ohiopublic

The University of Akron is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in polymer science, materials, and biomedical engineering.

TTO: University of Akron Research Foundation (UARF)

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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, Illinoispublic

UIS is a leading public research university with strong programs in public policy technology, computing, and environmental science.

TTO: UIS Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

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UW School of Energy Resources is a specialized research unit with strong commercialization in clean coal, carbon capture, and renewable energy.

TTO: UW Technology Transfer Office (parent university office)

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