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.
$198.9M
R&D (FY2024)
$5.0M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 48.2%
Avg: 168.1
- Research spending (FY2024): $198.9M total, of which $5.0M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UMaine does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
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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Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UMaine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE)
IP Portfolio Available
~80 technologies available for licensing
Forest ScienceOcean ScienceAdvanced Manufacturing
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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