University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii
Public University
Founded 1907
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in ocean science, astronomy, and biomedical sciences.
$375.6M
R&D (FY2024)
$2.4M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 36.1%
Avg: 302.7
- Research spending (FY2024): $375.6M total, of which $2.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UH Manoa does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Ocean Science
Marine biology, oceanography, and climate
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Astronomy
Telescope technology and astrophysics
Institute for Astronomy
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and infectious disease research
John A. Burns School of Medicine
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UH Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC)
IP Portfolio Available
~42 technologies available for licensing
Ocean ScienceAstronomyBiomedical
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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