West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Public University
Founded 1867
West Virginia University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in energy, biomedical sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
20
Startups (5yr)
100
Patents Filed
76
Patents Issued
30
Licenses (5yr)
$5.5M
License Revenue
62
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Energy & Mining
Coal, natural gas, and renewable energy
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Biomedical Sciences
Cancer and cardiovascular research
School of Medicine
Advanced Manufacturing
Smart manufacturing and materials
College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Related Market Maps
Explore market opportunities in deep tech categories relevant to WVU'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
Advanced Manufacturing
20% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$350B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#100NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024Tech Transfer Office
WVU Research Corporation
IP Portfolio Available
~80 technologies available for licensing
EnergyBiomedicalAdvanced Manufacturing
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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