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Utah State University: Research to Revenue

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Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 12 commercialization opportunities from Utah State University and scored them based on our proprietary metrics and rubrics.
The SVS model is to identify the top 1% of commercialization opportunities and start companies around them.
Please connect with SVS if you would like to engage with us in our startup and investment efforts.

Return on Research (ROR) Analysis

Commercialization Revenue per Research Dollar

Top Universities by Return on Research (ROR)

ROI Ratio: Commercialization Revenue ÷ Research Funding

University Innovation Analysis

Total Innovation Scores by Institution

Top Universities by Innovation Score

180+ High Innovation
150-179 Strong Innovation
130-149 Moderate Innovation
100-129 Emerging Innovation

130+ total score considered high innovation impact

SVS Innovation Index

Proprietary Assessment of Utah State University's Innovation Ecosystem
Score out of 100. Benchmark: Top 50 U.S. research institutions.
A score of 90/100 can be read "doing better than 90% of schools benchmarked"

Innovation Visibility

68/100
Definition: Media mentions, publication count, and global research visibility metrics

Startup Momentum

7/100
Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

21/100
Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded
1888
First Nobel
2010
First Patent
1976
First IPO
2006
2022-2024
AI-powered crop optimization
2025
Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

3

1980s
Gene Discovery

Identified key gene markers

1980s
Patent Filing

First major tech patent

1990s
Startup Launch

Created biotech startup

2000s
Licensing Deal

Commercialized new software

2010s
Research Award

National innovation prize

2015

Competitive Benchmarking

Utah State University vs. Peer Research Universities

Utah State University vs Peers Comparison

MetricUtah State University (FY2023)Peer AverageElite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure$401M$855M$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed4200400
Startups Formed2710
Visibility Index131223
Licensing Revenue$2M$17M$46M
Note: Peer Average = Median value among U.S. R1 research universities. Elite Average = Top 10 ranked U.S. research universities.

Emerging Opportunities

1. Advanced Agricultural Drone Technology Enhancing Crop Monitoring Accuracy
Precision drone tech addresses inefficient crop monitoring, boosting yield prediction and resource management for scalable, sustainable agriculture worldwide.
2. Next-Gen Battery Materials Revolutionizing Energy Storage Efficiency
Innovative battery materials solve energy density and lifespan issues, enabling scalable, cost-effective solutions for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage markets.
3. AI-Driven Water Quality Sensors for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
Smart sensors tackle delayed pollution detection, offering scalable, accurate water quality monitoring critical for public health and regulatory compliance.
4. Biodegradable Polymers Transforming Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Eco-friendly polymers reduce plastic waste, providing scalable, competitive alternatives for packaging industries facing stringent environmental regulations.
5. Precision Livestock Farming Using IoT and Data Analytics
IoT-driven livestock management improves animal health and productivity, offering scalable solutions to meet growing global protein demand efficiently.
6. Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Targets Enhancing Treatment Efficacy
Breakthrough immunotherapy addresses resistant tumors, presenting scalable, high-impact solutions in the rapidly expanding oncology therapeutics market.