Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
Public University
Founded 1890
Washington State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, food science, and materials science.
$403.4M
R&D (FY2024)
$19.4M
License Revenue (FY2025)
$13.7M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 20.3%
Avg: 368.7
- Research spending (FY2024): $403.4M total, of which $13.7M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- Tech transfer (FY2025): $19.4M licensing revenue. WSU News
Research Focus Areas
Agriculture & Food Science
Crop science and food technology
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Materials Science
Advanced materials and composites
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Related Market Maps
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Advanced Materials
6.6% CAGRNext-generation materials with enhanced properties for industrial and consumer applications
Market Size$70.4B
Biotechnology
13.96% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.55T
Neurotechnology
13% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$17.3B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
WSU Office of Commercialization (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
IP Portfolio Available
~236 technologies available for licensing
AgricultureFood ScienceMaterials Science
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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