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59
Universities
~7,620
Available Technologies
8,390+
Patents Filed
$907M
Licensing Revenue

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59 Universities with Materials IP

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University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, Californiapublic

UC Berkeley is a world-leading public research university with exceptional commercialization in technology, biotechnology, and engineering.

TTO: Intellectual Property & Industry Research Alliances (IPIRA)

380
Patents Filed
$52.3M
License Revenue
125
Startups
University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Californiapublic

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

TTO: UCLA Technology Development Group

295
Patents Filed
$44.0M
License Revenue
72
Startups
Columbia University

New York, New Yorkprivate

Columbia is a major research university in New York City with strong commercialization in biotech, life sciences, and financial technology.

TTO: Columbia Technology Ventures

280
Patents Filed
$185.0M
License Revenue
65
Startups
University of Washington

Seattle, Washingtonpublic

University of Washington is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in computing, biomedical sciences, and clean energy.

TTO: CoMotion

265
Patents Filed
$38.0M
License Revenue
65
Startups

UT Austin is a major research university in the heart of a thriving tech ecosystem, with strong commercialization in energy, semiconductors, and software.

TTO: Texas Technology Commercialization Office

255
Patents Filed
$32.0M
License Revenue
60
Startups

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

TTO: Office of Technology Management

255
Patents Filed
$34.0M
License Revenue
62
Startups
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)

245
Patents Filed
$30.0M
License Revenue
58
Startups
University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utahpublic

The University of Utah is the #1 ranked university for technology commercialization per the Milken Institute, with an exceptional startup spinout rate and the birthplace of the video game industry.

TTO: University of Utah Technology Licensing Office

220
Patents Filed
$30.0M
License Revenue
110
Startups
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Californiapublic

UC Irvine is a top public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and environmental science.

TTO: UCI Beall Applied Innovation

210
Patents Filed
$28.0M
License Revenue
50
Startups
University of Maryland

College Park, Marylandpublic

University of Maryland is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in cybersecurity, aerospace, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UM Ventures

195
Patents Filed
$20.0M
License Revenue
45
Startups
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

195
Patents Filed
$20.0M
License Revenue
45
Startups
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

185
Patents Filed
$18.0M
License Revenue
42
Startups
Boston University

Boston, Massachusettsprivate

Boston University is a major research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, photonics, and computing.

TTO: BU Technology Development

185
Patents Filed
$16.0M
License Revenue
42
Startups
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

185
Patents Filed
$16.0M
License Revenue
42
Startups
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

175
Patents Filed
$18.0M
License Revenue
42
Startups
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennesseeprivate

Vanderbilt is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, and data science.

TTO: Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization

165
Patents Filed
$16.0M
License Revenue
40
Startups
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: University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute

160
Patents Filed
$14.0M
License Revenue
38
Startups
University of Rochester

Rochester, New Yorkprivate

The University of Rochester is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in optics, biomedical sciences, and energy.

TTO: University of Rochester Technology Development

150
Patents Filed
$13.0M
License Revenue
34
Startups
Rice University

Houston, Texasprivate

Rice is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in energy, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering.

TTO: Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship

145
Patents Filed
$14.0M
License Revenue
35
Startups
University of Houston

Houston, Texaspublic

The University of Houston is a major public research university with strong commercialization in energy, superconductivity, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UH Technology Bridge

145
Patents Filed
$11.0M
License Revenue
32
Startups
Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginiapublic

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

TTO: Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties

145
Patents Filed
$12.0M
License Revenue
34
Startups
Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New Yorkpublic

Stony Brook University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, physics, and computing.

TTO: Stony Brook Technology Licensing

140
Patents Filed
$12.0M
License Revenue
32
Startups
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

140
Patents Filed
$12.0M
License Revenue
32
Startups
Brown University

Providence, Rhode Islandprivate

Brown is a leading private research university with strong programs in biomedical engineering, computer science, and neuroscience commercialization.

TTO: Brown Technology Innovations

130
Patents Filed
$12.0M
License Revenue
30
Startups
Wayne State University

Detroit, Michiganpublic

Wayne State is a major urban research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, automotive technology, and chemistry.

TTO: Wayne State University Technology Commercialization

130
Patents Filed
$9.0M
License Revenue
28
Startups
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 Intellectual Property and Commercialization

130
Patents Filed
$9.0M
License Revenue
28
Startups
University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexicopublic

UNM is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in photonics, biomedical sciences, and defense technology.

TTO: STC.UNM

130
Patents Filed
$10.0M
License Revenue
30
Startups
University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texaspublic

UT Dallas is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in semiconductors, telecom, and biomedical sciences.

TTO: UT Dallas Office of Technology Commercialization

130
Patents Filed
$9.0M
License Revenue
28
Startups
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

130
Patents Filed
$9.0M
License Revenue
28
Startups
University of Miami

Coral Gables, Floridaprivate

The University of Miami is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, marine science, and music technology.

TTO: University of Miami Technology Transfer

125
Patents Filed
$8.0M
License Revenue
26
Startups
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 Office of Technology Commercialization

120
Patents Filed
$8.0M
License Revenue
26
Startups
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

120
Patents Filed
$8.0M
License Revenue
26
Startups
Auburn University

Auburn, Alabamapublic

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

TTO: Auburn University Research & Technology Development

110
Patents Filed
$7.0M
License Revenue
24
Startups
Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisianaprivate

Tulane University is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, tropical medicine, and environmental science.

TTO: Tulane Innovation Institute

110
Patents Filed
$7.0M
License Revenue
24
Startups
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 Office of Technology Development

110
Patents Filed
$7.0M
License Revenue
24
Startups
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: UTSA Office of Commercialization and Innovation

110
Patents Filed
$7.0M
License Revenue
24
Startups
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 Enterprise Development Center

110
Patents Filed
$7.0M
License Revenue
24
Startups
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: UA Research Foundation

105
Patents Filed
$6.0M
License Revenue
22
Startups
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 Research Foundation

105
Patents Filed
$6.0M
License Revenue
22
Startups
Baylor University

Waco, Texasprivate

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

TTO: Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative

105
Patents Filed
$6.0M
License Revenue
22
Startups
West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginiapublic

West Virginia University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in energy, biomedical sciences, and advanced manufacturing.

TTO: WVU Research Corporation

100
Patents Filed
$5.5M
License Revenue
20
Startups
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

100
Patents Filed
$5.5M
License Revenue
20
Startups
Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshireprivate

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

TTO: Dartmouth Technology Transfer

95
Patents Filed
$12.5M
License Revenue
22
Startups
University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohiopublic

The University of Toledo is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in solar energy, biomedical sciences, and manufacturing.

TTO: UToledo Office of Technology Transfer

95
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
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: GWU Office of Technology Transfer

95
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
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

95
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
City University of New York (CUNY)

New York, New Yorkpublic

CUNY is a major public university system with strong research commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and urban technology.

TTO: CUNY Research Foundation Technology Transfer

95
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
University of Maine

Orono, Mainepublic

The University of Maine is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in forest science, ocean science, and advanced manufacturing.

TTO: UMaine Office of Innovation and Economic Development

95
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
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 TechLink

95
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
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 Research Office Technology Transfer

90
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
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 Technology Transfer

90
Patents Filed
$4.5M
License Revenue
18
Startups
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

85
Patents Filed
$4.0M
License Revenue
16
Startups
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 Research and Innovation Office

85
Patents Filed
$4.0M
License Revenue
16
Startups
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: University of Memphis Technology Transfer

80
Patents Filed
$3.5M
License Revenue
14
Startups
Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinoisprivate

Loyola University Chicago is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and social innovation.

TTO: Loyola University Chicago Office of Research Services

80
Patents Filed
$3.5M
License Revenue
14
Startups
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 Technology Transfer

80
Patents Filed
$3.5M
License Revenue
14
Startups
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

70
Patents Filed
$3.0M
License Revenue
12
Startups

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

TTO: UW School of Energy Resources Technology Transfer

70
Patents Filed
$3.0M
License Revenue
12
Startups
Fordham University

Bronx, New Yorkprivate

Fordham University is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and social innovation.

TTO: Fordham University Office of Research

70
Patents Filed
$3.0M
License Revenue
12
Startups

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