University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public University
Founded 1789
UNC Chapel Hill is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and public health.
42
Startups (5yr)
170
Patents Filed
130
Patents Issued
55
Licenses (5yr)
$16.0M
License Revenue
105
Partnerships
$1.1B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
School of MedicineLineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Pharmaceuticals
Drug discovery and formulation
Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Public Health
Global health and epidemiology
Gillings School of Global Public Health
Related Market Maps
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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
Tech Transfer Office
UNC Office of Technology Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
~150 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalPharmaceuticalsPublic Health
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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