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.

18
Startups (5yr)
90
Patents Filed
68
Patents Issued
28
Licenses (5yr)
$4.5M
License Revenue
55
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $

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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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Tech Transfer Office

URI Research Office Technology Transfer

IP Portfolio Available

~75 technologies available for licensing

Ocean SciencePharmaceuticalsEngineering

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support

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