University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Public University
Founded 1870
The University of Akron is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in polymer science, materials, and biomedical engineering.
22
Startups (5yr)
105
Patents Filed
80
Patents Issued
32
Licenses (5yr)
$6.0M
License Revenue
65
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Polymer Science & Engineering
Polymer synthesis and applications
College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
Materials Science
Advanced materials and composites
College of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Medical devices and tissue engineering
Biomedical Engineering
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Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#83NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
UA Research Foundation
IP Portfolio Available
~90 technologies available for licensing
Polymer ScienceMaterialsBiomedical
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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