Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Public University
Founded 1868
Wayne State is a major urban research university with strong commercialization in biomedical sciences, automotive technology, and chemistry.
$291.7M
R&D (FY2024)
21
US Patents (2025)
$0.4M
License Revenue (FY2022)
$5.5M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 19.9%
Avg: 252.7
- Research spending (FY2024): $291.7M total, of which $5.5M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 21 (rank #78). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2022): $0.4M licensing revenue. Wayne State University Technology Commercialization
Research Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience
School of Medicine
Automotive Technology
Connected vehicles and manufacturing
College of Engineering
Chemistry
Organic chemistry and drug discovery
Chemistry
Related Market Maps
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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
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#78National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
Wayne State Office for Technology Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
~42 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalAutomotiveChemistry
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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