Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
Private University
Founded 1865

WPI is a leading private engineering and science university with strong commercialization in robotics, biomedical engineering, and data science.

20
Startups (5yr)
100
Patents Filed
76
Patents Issued
30
Licenses (5yr)
$5.5M
License Revenue
62
Partnerships
$0.1B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Advanced robotics and AI systems

Robotics Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Medical devices and tissue engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Data Science & Computing

Machine learning and data systems

Computer Science

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Rankings & Recognition

#78NAI - US Utility Patents Granted
2024

Tech Transfer Office

WPI Technology Transfer

IP Portfolio Available

~80 technologies available for licensing

RoboticsBiomedicalData Science

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support

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