University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Public University
Founded 1982
UIC is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and engineering.
$532.2M
R&D (FY2024)
17
US Patents (FY2025)
121
Disclosures (FY2025)
46
Licenses (FY2025)
$5.6M
License Revenue (FY2025)
$10.2M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 29.1%
Avg: 461.5
- Research spending (FY2024): $532.2M total, of which $10.2M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (FY2025): 17. UIC Office of Technology Management
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 121 invention disclosures, 87 patent applications, 46 licenses and options, $5.6M licensing revenue. UIC Office of Technology Management
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience
College of Medicine
Pharmaceuticals
Drug discovery and formulation
College of Pharmacy
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering
College of Engineering
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to UIC's research focus.
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
Robotics & Automation
15% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$90.2B
Advanced Manufacturing
12.1% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$410.7B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UIC Office of Technology Management (OTM)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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