University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Public University
Founded 1861
University of Washington is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in computing, biomedical sciences, and clean energy.
$1.7B
R&D (FY2024)
119
US Patents (2025)
$32.9M
License Revenue (FY2026)
$77.4M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 16.1%
Avg: 1586.1
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.7B total, of which $77.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics NSF reporting unit: U. Washington, Seattle.
- US patents granted (2025): 119 (rank #15). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2026): $32.9M licensing revenue. UW CoMotion
Research Focus Areas
Computing & AI
Systems, AI, and human-computer interaction
Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science
Biomedical Sciences
Genomics, neuroscience, and infectious disease
School of Medicine
Oceanography & Environmental Science
Marine science and climate research
School of Oceanography
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Biotechnology
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#15National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
UW CoMotion
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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