University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
Public University
Founded 1965
UC Irvine is a top public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, computing, and environmental science.
$644.9M
R&D (FY2024)
$32.2M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 31.5%
Avg: 560.8
- Research spending (FY2024): $644.9M total, of which $32.2M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UC Irvine does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, neurology, and infectious disease research
School of MedicineBiological Sciences
Computing & AI
Machine learning, cybersecurity, and systems
Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Environmental Science
Climate, air quality, and environmental health
Earth System Science
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
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Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Quantum Computing
34.6% CAGRRevolutionary computing technology leveraging quantum mechanics for exponential speedups in specific problem domains
Market Size$1.6B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UCI Beall Applied Innovation
Services Offered
- •IP protection
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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