Technology Commercialization

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UMN Technology Commercialization facilitates the transfer of UMN innovation
beyond the research lab by helping our diverse researchers to license research,
patent innovative ideas, establish startups, and facilitate commercialization. 

 

More than 2,300 active patents

See how we help university inventors protect their IP

3200+ Current Licenses

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313 startups launched

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UMN and RetiSpec Celebrate Breakthrough Retinal Scan for Early Alzheimer's Detection

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Accelerating Agricultural Innovation: UMN Startup Vireo Ag Streamlines Crop Gene Editing

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UMN Startups Claros Technologies and Biotic Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026

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Technology Commercialization 2026 Annual Report Highlights Historic Milestones

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Tech Comm Launches New, Streamlined Innovation Submission Form

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UMN Spin-Off Jord BioScience Hits Commercial Market with Award-Winning Ag Innovation

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