Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
Private University
Founded 1852
Tufts is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine, and nutrition science.
$278.3M
R&D (FY2024)
33
US Patents (2025)
88
Disclosures (FY2025)
4
Startups (FY2025)
$8.0M
License Revenue (FY2025)
$15.2M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 28.7%
Avg: 239.6
- Research spending (FY2024): $278.3M total, of which $15.2M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 33 (rank #62). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 88 invention disclosures, 4 startups, $8.0M licensing revenue. Tufts Technology Transfer and Industry Collaboration (TTIC)
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, infectious disease, and regenerative medicine
School of MedicineSchool of Dental Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Animal health and comparative medicine
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Nutrition Science
Human nutrition and food science
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#62National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
Tufts Technology Commercialization (Office of the Vice Provost for Research)
IP Portfolio Available
~113 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalVeterinary MedicineNutrition
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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