University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
Public University
Founded 1892
URI is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in ocean science, pharmaceuticals, and engineering.
$137.5M
R&D (FY2024)
$1.5M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 25.0%
Avg: 130.0
- Research spending (FY2024): $137.5M total, of which $1.5M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- URI does not publish annual tech transfer figures (disclosures, licenses, startups, licensing revenue) that we could find.
Research Focus Areas
Ocean Science
Marine biology and oceanography
Graduate School of Oceanography
Pharmaceuticals
Drug discovery and formulation
College of Pharmacy
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering
College of Engineering
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Market Size$90.2B
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12.1% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$410.7B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
URI Office of Intellectual Property and Economic Development (with URI Innovations)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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