University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Public University
Founded 1847
The University of Iowa is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.
$703.3M
R&D (FY2024)
23
US Patents (2025)
22
Licenses (FY2024)
$39.2M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 30.6%
Avg: 610.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $703.3M total, of which $39.2M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 23 (rank #73). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2024): 120 patent applications, 22 licenses and options. University of Iowa Research Foundation
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience
Carver College of Medicine
Pharmaceuticals
Drug discovery and formulation
College of Pharmacy
Medical Devices
Surgical tools and diagnostics
College of Engineering
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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
Rankings & Recognition
#73National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
University of Iowa Research Foundation (UIRF)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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