University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Public University
Founded 1890
UNT is a major public research university with strong commercialization in materials science, music technology, and biomedical sciences.
$124.2M
R&D (FY2024)
14
US Patents (2025)
46
Disclosures (FY2025)
$2.0M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 47.5%
Avg: 98.0
- Research spending (FY2024): $124.2M total, of which $2.0M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: U. North Texas, Denton.
- US patents granted (2025): 14 (rank #92). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 46 invention disclosures. University of North Texas
Research Focus Areas
Materials Science
Advanced materials and nanotechnology
College of Engineering
Music Technology
Audio technology and music innovation
College of Music
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
College of Health and Public Service
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Advanced Materials
6.6% CAGRNext-generation materials with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications
Market Size$70.4B
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
Tech Transfer Office
UNT Innovation and Commercialization
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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