Arizona State University: Research to Revenue

Arizona State University

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 29 commercialization opportunities from Arizona 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.

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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 Arizona 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

74/100

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

Startup Momentum

9/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

56/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1885

First Nobel

1939

First Patent

1974

First IPO

2019

2022-2024

AI-driven medical diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1984

Patent Filed

First patent issued

1984

Startup Founded

First tech startup launched

1999

License Agreement

Major license deal signed

2006

Research Partnership

Industry collaboration initiated

2011

Innovation Award

Received national recognition

2017

Competitive Benchmarking

Arizona State University vs. Peer Research Universities

Arizona State University vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Arizona State University (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$904M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	4	200	400
Startups Formed	5	7	10
Visibility Index	13	12	23
Licensing Revenue	$5M	$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 AI-Driven Renewable Energy Optimization at Arizona State University

ASU’s AI technology enhances renewable energy efficiency, reducing costs and emissions globally, addressing climate change with scalable, market-ready smart grid solutions.

2. Breakthrough Biodegradable Plastics Developed by ASU Researchers

ASU’s innovative biodegradable plastics offer sustainable alternatives to petrochemical plastics, meeting rising environmental regulations and consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging worldwide.

3. ASU’s Precision Medicine Platform Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment

ASU’s precision medicine platform enables personalized cancer therapies, improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and scaling rapidly across global oncology markets.

4. Next-Generation Battery Technology from ASU Boosts Electric Vehicle Range

ASU’s novel battery materials significantly increase EV range and lifespan, addressing key industry challenges and enabling scalable, cost-effective clean transportation solutions.

5. ASU’s Cybersecurity AI Detects and Prevents Emerging Threats

ASU’s AI-powered cybersecurity tools provide real-time threat detection, reducing breaches for enterprises and governments, scalable across diverse digital infrastructures worldwide.

6. Innovative Water Purification Systems Developed at ASU Tackle Scarcity

ASU’s advanced water purification technology addresses global water scarcity, delivering affordable, scalable clean water solutions for agriculture and communities in water-stressed regions.