Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Private University
Founded 1853
Washington University in St. Louis is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, neuroscience, and clean energy.
36
Startups (5yr)
155
Patents Filed
118
Patents Issued
50
Licenses (5yr)
$14.0M
License Revenue
95
Partnerships
$0.8B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious disease
School of Medicine
Neuroscience
Brain disorders and neural circuits
Department of Neuroscience
Clean Energy
Solar, battery, and energy storage
McKelvey School of Engineering
Related Market Maps
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Biotechnology
15% CAGRApplication of biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies
Market Size$1.2T
Neurotechnology
22% CAGRTechnologies interfacing with the nervous system for medical and research applications
Market Size$15B
Advanced Energy
10% CAGRNext-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$1.5T
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#51NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
WashU Office of Technology Management
IP Portfolio Available
~140 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalNeuroscienceClean Energy
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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