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Materials Science

License advanced materials technologies from top US universities, including nanomaterials, composites, polymers, and smart materials.

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Universities
~2,290
Available Technologies
911
US Patents Granted (Latest Year)
$13.9B
R&D Spending (NSF, FY2024)

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24 Universities with Materials Science IP

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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)

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US Patents (1yr)
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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusettsprivate

Harvard combines world-class research across sciences and medicine with a strong commercialization program focused on biotech and life sciences.

TTO: Harvard Office of Technology Development

157
US Patents (1yr)
$53.7M
License Revenue
20
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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26
Startups (1yr)
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)
Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinoisprivate

Northwestern is a major research university with strong commercialization in materials science, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology.

TTO: Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO)

152
US Patents (1yr)
$12.3M
License Revenue
9
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)
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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US Patents (1yr)
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Princeton University

Princeton, New Jerseyprivate

Princeton is a leading research university with strong programs in engineering, physics, and materials science commercialization.

TTO: Princeton Technology Licensing & New Ventures (Office of Innovation)

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US Patents (1yr)
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University of Delaware

Newark, Delawarepublic

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

TTO: UD Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP)

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, Floridapublic

Florida State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, biomedical sciences, and high-energy physics.

TTO: FSU Office of Commercialization

35
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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)

27
US Patents (1yr)
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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)
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)

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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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US Patents (1yr)
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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 California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, Californiapublic

UCSB is a top public research university with exceptional materials science, photonics, and quantum computing research.

TTO: UCSB Office of Technology & Industry Alliances (TIA)

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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 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 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)

14
US Patents (1yr)
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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

19
US Patents (1yr)
$0.4M
License Revenue
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Startups (1yr)

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 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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US Patents (1yr)
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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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UK Engineering is a leading engineering college with strong commercialization in materials science, energy, and biomedical engineering.

TTO: UK Innovate - Office of Technology Commercialization (parent university office)

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