University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Public University
Founded 1817

University of Michigan is a top public research university with strong engineering and life sciences commercialization and one of the most active TTOs in the country.

95
Startups (5yr)
380
Patents Filed
290
Patents Issued
110
Licenses (5yr)
$52.0M
License Revenue
240
Partnerships
$1.4B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Automotive & Mobility

Connected and autonomous vehicle research

McityMechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Medical devices and therapeutics

Biomedical EngineeringMedical School

Clean Energy

Battery technology and energy systems

Energy Institute

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Notable Spinouts

Esperion Therapeutics

Founded 1998Pharmaceuticals

IPO

Cardiovascular drug development company

$800M valuation

Programs & Resources

Michigan Ross Zell Lurie Institute

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Entrepreneurship and innovation center

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Rankings & Recognition

#2AUTM - Active Licenses
2023
#9NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024

Tech Transfer Office

Office of Technology Transfer

IP Portfolio Available

~450 technologies available for licensing

AutomotiveBiomedicalSoftware

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • Patent filing
  • Licensing
  • Startup support
  • Industry partnerships

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