University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
Public University
Founded 1865

The University of Kansas is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in pharmaceuticals, biomedical sciences, and aerospace.

30
Startups (5yr)
140
Patents Filed
106
Patents Issued
44
Licenses (5yr)
$11.0M
License Revenue
85
Partnerships
$0.3B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Pharmaceuticals & Drug Discovery

Drug development and formulation

School of Pharmacy

Biomedical Sciences

Cancer and cardiovascular research

School of Medicine

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace systems and propulsion

Aerospace Engineering

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Rankings & Recognition

#59NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024

Tech Transfer Office

KU Center for Technology Commercialization

IP Portfolio Available

~120 technologies available for licensing

PharmaceuticalsBiomedicalAerospace

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support

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