University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Public University
Founded 1865
The University of Kentucky is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and energy.
28
Startups (5yr)
130
Patents Filed
98
Patents Issued
40
Licenses (5yr)
$9.0M
License Revenue
78
Partnerships
$0.4B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Equine Science
Crop science and horse health research
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience
College of Medicine
Energy & Mining
Coal, natural gas, and renewable energy
Center for Applied Energy Research
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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
#64NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
UK Intellectual Property and Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
~110 technologies available for licensing
AgricultureBiomedicalEnergy
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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