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.
65
Startups (5yr)
270
Patents Filed
205
Patents Issued
82
Licenses (5yr)
$40.0M
License Revenue
170
Partnerships
$1.1B
Research $
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
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
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2024Tech Transfer Office
UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
~280 technologies available for licensing
BiotechnologyNeuroscienceMarine Science
Platform: Flintbox
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP protection
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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