University of Maine

Orono, Maine
Public University
Founded 1865

The University of Maine is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in forest science, ocean science, and advanced manufacturing.

18
Startups (5yr)
95
Patents Filed
72
Patents Issued
28
Licenses (5yr)
$4.5M
License Revenue
55
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Forest Science & Wood Products

Forestry, wood science, and bioproducts

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture

Ocean Science

Marine biology and oceanography

School of Marine Sciences

Advanced Manufacturing

Composite materials and manufacturing

Advanced Structures and Composites Center

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Tech Transfer Office

UMaine Office of Innovation and Economic Development

IP Portfolio Available

~80 technologies available for licensing

Forest ScienceOcean ScienceAdvanced Manufacturing

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support

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