University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private University
Founded 1740
Penn is a major research university with strong commercialization in biotechnology, medicine, and technology.
52
Startups (5yr)
228
Patents Filed
175
Patents Issued
68
Licenses (5yr)
$32.5M
License Revenue
135
Partnerships
$0.9B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biotechnology
Biotech and life sciences
Perelman School of Medicine
Engineering
Engineering innovation
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to Penn's research focus.
Biotechnology
15% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.2T
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
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Penn Center for Innovation
Services Offered
- •Technology transfer
- •Licensing
- •Startup formation
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