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.
28
Startups (5yr)
130
Patents Filed
98
Patents Issued
40
Licenses (5yr)
$9.0M
License Revenue
78
Partnerships
$0.3B
Research $
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
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to Wayne State's research focus.
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
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#76NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
Wayne State University Technology Commercialization
IP Portfolio Available
~110 technologies available for licensing
BiomedicalAutomotiveChemistry
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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