University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Public University
Founded 1743
The University of Delaware is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, chemical engineering, and biomedical sciences.
$465.8M
R&D (FY2024)
$4.6M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 111.3%
Avg: 342.8
- Research spending (FY2024): $465.8M total, of which $4.6M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UD does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Materials Science
Advanced materials and polymer science
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemical processes and catalysis
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
College of Health Sciences
Related Market Maps
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Advanced Materials
6.6% CAGRNext-generation materials with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications
Market Size$70.4B
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
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UD Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP)
IP Portfolio Available
~191 technologies available for licensing
Materials ScienceChemical EngineeringBiomedical
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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