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Universities
~7,686
Available Technologies
1,589
US Patents Granted (Latest Year)
$31.2B
R&D Spending (NSF, FY2024)

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59 Universities with Materials IP

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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

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US Patents (1yr)
$65.7M
License Revenue
13
Startups (1yr)
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: UW CoMotion

119
US Patents (1yr)
$32.9M
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)
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 (College Park)

97
US Patents (1yr)
$7.1M
License Revenue
14
Startups (1yr)
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)

107
US Patents (1yr)
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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

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US Patents (1yr)
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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 (CTTC)

52
US Patents (1yr)
$13.6M
License Revenue
16
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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9
Startups (1yr)
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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UT Austin is a major research university in the heart of a thriving tech ecosystem, with strong commercialization in energy, semiconductors, and software.

TTO: Discovery to Impact (UT Austin)

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12
Startups (1yr)
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)

74
US Patents (1yr)
$29.3M
License Revenue
9
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)
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 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

46
US Patents (1yr)
$24.4M
License Revenue
6
Startups (1yr)
Boston University

Boston, Massachusettsprivate

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

TTO: BU Technology Development (Office of Research)

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US Patents (1yr)
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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 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

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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: U Innovation, Office of Technology Transfer

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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
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

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US Patents (1yr)
$4.3M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
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: UR Ventures

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US Patents (1yr)
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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

40
US Patents (1yr)
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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)

22
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)

23
US Patents (1yr)
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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

23
US Patents (1yr)
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3
Startups (1yr)
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: UNM Rainforest Innovations

41
US Patents (1yr)
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7
Startups (1yr)
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 Technology Commercialization Office (TCO)

14
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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6
Startups (1yr)
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 Intellectual Property Partners (IPP)

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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 Office for Technology Commercialization

21
US Patents (1yr)
$0.4M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)
Rice University

Houston, Texasprivate

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

TTO: Rice Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)

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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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US Patents (1yr)
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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

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6
Startups (1yr)
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 Office of Innovation and Commercialization

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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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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 Houston

Houston, Texaspublic

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

TTO: UH Innovation (Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation)

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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)

21
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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 Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE)

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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)

13
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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 Research and Innovation - Innovation (Tech Commercialization)

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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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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

13
US Patents (1yr)
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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 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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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

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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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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 Office of Research Services - Technology Transfer

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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 Office of Research - Technology Transfer Services

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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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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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