University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
Private University
Founded 1850

The University of Rochester is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in optics, biomedical sciences, and energy.

34
Startups (5yr)
150
Patents Filed
114
Patents Issued
48
Licenses (5yr)
$13.0M
License Revenue
90
Partnerships
$0.4B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Optics & Photonics

Laser technology and optical systems

Institute of Optics

Biomedical Sciences

Cancer, neuroscience, and infectious disease

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Energy

Nuclear fusion and renewable energy

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

UR Ventures

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Entrepreneurship and innovation center

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Rankings & Recognition

#59NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024

Tech Transfer Office

University of Rochester Technology Development

IP Portfolio Available

~130 technologies available for licensing

OpticsBiomedicalEnergy

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support

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