University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Public University
Founded 1785
UGA is a leading public research university consistently ranked in the AUTM Top 10 for active licenses, with strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and biomedical sciences.
$628.1M
R&D (FY2024)
$12.0M
License Revenue (FY2023)
$11.5M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 30.1%
Avg: 544.3
- Research spending (FY2024): $628.1M total, of which $11.5M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- Tech transfer (FY2023): $12.0M licensing revenue. University of Georgia
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science, food safety, and sustainable agriculture
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Animal health and comparative medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, infectious disease, and genomics
College of PharmacyMedical Partnership
Related Market Maps
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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
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UGA Innovation Gateway
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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