University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
Public University
Founded 1960
UC San Diego is a top public research university with strong commercialization in biotech, neuroscience, and ocean science.
$1.9B
R&D (FY2024)
87
US Patents (FY2024)
431
Disclosures (FY2024)
127
Licenses (FY2024)
17
Startups (FY2024)
$24.0M
License Revenue (FY2024)
$100.8M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 34.0%
Avg: 1589.9
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.9B total, of which $100.8M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (FY2024): 87. UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization
- Tech transfer (FY2024): 431 invention disclosures, 127 licenses and options, 17 startups, $24.0M licensing revenue. UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization
Research Focus Areas
Biotechnology & Genomics
Genomics, proteomics, and drug discovery
Skaggs School of PharmacyBiological Sciences
Neuroscience
Brain disorders and neural engineering
Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind
Computing & AI
Systems, AI, and data science
Computer Science and Engineering
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to UC San Diego's research focus.
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
UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization
Services Offered
- •IP protection
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
Interested in Tech Transfer?
Learn how to navigate university licensing and commercialization