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.
$1.2B
R&D (FY2024)
70
US Patents (2025)
268
Disclosures (FY2025)
6
Startups (FY2025)
$17.0M
License Revenue (FY2025)
$121.7M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 35.1%
Avg: 1073.7
- Research spending (FY2024): $1.2B total, of which $121.7M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 70 (rank #30). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2025): 268 invention disclosures, 6 startups, $17.0M licensing revenue. WashU The Source
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
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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
Advanced Energy
Next-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$2.2T
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#30National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
WashU Office of Technology Management (OTM)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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