University of Florida
The University of Florida is a major public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and computing.
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.3B total, of which $37.1M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 137 (rank #11). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 446 invention disclosures, 455 patent applications, 131 licenses and options, 9 startups. UF News
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science, food safety, and sustainable agriculture
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
Computing & AI
Machine learning and data science
Related Market Maps
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Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Quantum Computing
34.6% CAGRRevolutionary computing technology leveraging quantum mechanics for exponential speedups in specific problem domains
Notable Spinouts
Gatorade
Founded 1965 • Consumer Products
Sports drink developed at UF, now owned by PepsiCo
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UF Innovate | Tech Licensing
IP Portfolio Available
~765 technologies available for licensing
Platform: Technology Publisher
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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