University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Public University
Founded 1956
USF is a major public research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, marine science, and cybersecurity.
$521.9M
R&D (FY2024)
81
US Patents (2025)
234
Disclosures (FY2025)
109
Licenses (FY2025)
13
Startups (FY2025)
$14.4M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 56.6%
Avg: 421.6
- Research spending (FY2024): $521.9M total, of which $14.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: U. South Florida.
- US patents granted (2025): 81 (rank #27). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 234 invention disclosures, 109 licenses and options, 13 startups. USF Technology Transfer Office
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
Morsani College of Medicine
Marine & Atmospheric Science
Ocean science and climate research
College of Marine Science
Cybersecurity
Information security and privacy
College of Engineering
Related Market Maps
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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
Rankings & Recognition
#27National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
USF Research & Innovation (Technology Transfer)
IP Portfolio Available
~670 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalMarine ScienceCybersecurity
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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