Georgia Institute of Technology: Research to Revenue

Georgia Institute of Technology

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 108 commercialization opportunities from Georgia Institute of Technology 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 Georgia Institute of Technology'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

39/100

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

Startup Momentum

7/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

56/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1885

First Nobel

1998

First Patent

1950

First IPO

2011

2022-2024

AI-powered diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1950s

Polymer Innovation

First polymer patents filed

1950s

Startup Launch

First tech startup founded

1980s

Patent Surge

Significant increase in patents

1990s

Research Park

Creation of Technology Park

2000s

Licensing Growth

Record licensing revenue

2010s

Competitive Benchmarking

Georgia Institute of Technology vs. Peer Research Universities

Georgia Institute of Technology vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Georgia Institute of Technology (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$1,405M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	3	200	400
Startups Formed	7	7	10
Visibility Index	19	12	23
Licensing Revenue	$20M	$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. AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance Revolutionizes Industrial Efficiency

Predictive AI reduces costly equipment downtime, saving billions annually. Scalable across industries, it enhances operational reliability and drives significant competitive advantage globally.

2. Advanced Battery Materials Enable Next-Gen Energy Storage

Innovative materials increase battery capacity and lifespan, addressing renewable energy storage challenges. Market demand surges, with scalable solutions for electric vehicles and grid applications.

3. Cybersecurity Solutions Powered by Behavioral Analytics

Behavioral AI detects sophisticated cyber threats in real-time, protecting critical infrastructure. Scalable across sectors, it meets urgent market needs for advanced, adaptive security systems.

4. Biodegradable Polymers Transform Sustainable Packaging Industry

Eco-friendly polymers reduce plastic waste, meeting growing regulatory and consumer demand. Scalable production methods position this technology for global packaging market disruption.

5. Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Enhances Treatment Efficacy

Breakthrough immunotherapy improves patient response rates and reduces side effects. High market potential exists due to rising cancer incidence and demand for personalized treatments.

6. Robotics Automation Streamlines Supply Chain Logistics

Autonomous robots increase warehouse efficiency, reducing labor costs and errors. Scalable across logistics networks, this innovation meets escalating e-commerce and distribution industry needs.