University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada
Public University
Founded 1874
UNR is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in mining technology, biomedical sciences, and clean energy.
$194.1M
R&D (FY2024)
$3.1M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 21.5%
Avg: 179.9
- Research spending (FY2024): $194.1M total, of which $3.1M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- UNR does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Mining & Earth Science
Mining technology and geoscience
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
School of Medicine
Clean Energy
Renewable energy and energy storage
College of Engineering
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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
Advanced Energy
Next-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$2.2T
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UNR Innovation Hub (Enterprise & Innovation)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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