Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
Public University
Founded 1872
Virginia Tech is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in engineering, computing, and agricultural sciences.
34
Startups (5yr)
145
Patents Filed
110
Patents Issued
46
Licenses (5yr)
$12.0M
License Revenue
90
Partnerships
$0.6B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Engineering
Aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineering
College of Engineering
Computing & AI
Machine learning, systems, and cybersecurity
College of EngineeringHume Center
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science and food technology
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties
IP Portfolio Available
~130 technologies available for licensing
EngineeringComputingAgriculture
Platform: TechnologyPublisher
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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