University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Public University
Founded 1963
UCF is a major public research university with strong commercialization in optics, simulation technology, and biomedical sciences.
$284.9M
R&D (FY2024)
67
US Patents (2025)
90
Disclosures (FY2025)
$9.8M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 33.3%
Avg: 237.2
- Research spending (FY2024): $284.9M total, of which $9.8M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 67 (rank #34). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 90 invention disclosures, 140 patent applications. UCF Office of Technology Transfer
Research Focus Areas
Optics & Photonics
Laser technology and optical systems
CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics
Simulation Technology
Modeling, simulation, and training
Institute for Simulation and Training
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
College of Medicine
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
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Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UCF Office of Technology Transfer
IP Portfolio Available
~495 technologies available for licensing
OpticsSimulation TechnologyBiomedical
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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