University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Public University
Founded 1839
The University of Missouri is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, biomedical sciences, and nuclear science.
$508.6M
R&D (FY2024)
26
US Patents (2025)
113
Disclosures (2023)
$18.6M
License Revenue (2023)
$25.5M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 53.1%
Avg: 424.9
- Research spending (FY2024): $508.6M total, of which $25.5M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: U. Missouri, Columbia.
- US patents granted (2025): 26 (rank #70). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (2023): 113 invention disclosures, $18.6M licensing revenue. Show Me Mizzou (University of Missouri)
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science and food technology
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
School of Medicine
Nuclear Science
Nuclear medicine and reactor technology
Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to Mizzou's research focus.
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
#70National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
University of Missouri Technology Advancement
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
Interested in Tech Transfer?
Learn how to navigate university licensing and commercialization