University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Public University
Founded 1927
The University of Houston is a major public research university with strong commercialization in energy, superconductivity, and biomedical sciences.
32
Startups (5yr)
145
Patents Filed
110
Patents Issued
46
Licenses (5yr)
$11.0M
License Revenue
88
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Energy & Petroleum
Oil, gas, and renewable energy research
Cullen College of Engineering
Superconductivity
High-temperature superconductor research
Texas Center for Superconductivity
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
College of Medicine
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Biotechnology
15% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.2T
Neurotechnology
22% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$15B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#62NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
UH Technology Bridge
IP Portfolio Available
~120 technologies available for licensing
EnergySuperconductivityBiomedical
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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