University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Public University
Founded 1883
UT Austin is a major research university in the heart of a thriving tech ecosystem, with strong commercialization in engineering and computing.
42
Startups (5yr)
198
Patents Filed
145
Patents Issued
58
Licenses (5yr)
$22.8M
License Revenue
138
Partnerships
$0.7B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Computer Science
Strong CS research programs
Department of Computer ScienceOden Institute
Engineering
Broad engineering research
Cockrell School of Engineering
Related Market Maps
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Quantum Computing
35% CAGRRevolutionary computing technology leveraging quantum mechanics for exponential speedups in specific problem domains
Market Size$65B
Photonics & Optics
14% CAGRTechnologies based on light and photonic systems
Market Size$800B
Robotics & Automation
18% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$200B
Advanced Manufacturing
20% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$350B
Notable Spinouts
National Instruments
Founded 1976 • Technology
Automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software
$7.2B valuation
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
UT Austin Technology Commercialization Office
Services Offered
- •IP protection
- •Licensing
- •Startup formation
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