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

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Programs & Resources

Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship

program

Entrepreneurship programs and resources

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Tech Transfer Office

Penn Center for Innovation

Services Offered

  • Technology transfer
  • Licensing
  • Startup formation

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