University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Public University
Founded 1917
UAF is a leading public research university with unique commercialization in Arctic science, permafrost research, and natural resources.
$246.3M
R&D (FY2024)
1
US Patents (FY2025)
30
Disclosures (FY2025)
4
Licenses (FY2025)
$7.4M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 61.7%
Avg: 198.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $246.3M total, of which $7.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (FY2025): 1. University of Alaska Fairbanks Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 30 invention disclosures, 5 patent applications, 4 licenses and options. University of Alaska Fairbanks Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization
Research Focus Areas
Arctic & Climate Science
Permafrost, sea ice, and climate research
International Arctic Research Center
Natural Resources
Mining, oil, and natural resource management
College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Engineering
Cold climate engineering and infrastructure
College of Engineering and Mines
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UAF Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization (OIPC)
IP Portfolio Available
~23 technologies available for licensing
Arctic ScienceNatural ResourcesEngineering
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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