Medical College of Wisconsin: Research to Revenue

Medical College of Wisconsin

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 7 commercialization opportunities from Medical College of Wisconsin 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 Medical College of Wisconsin'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

18/100

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

Startup Momentum

8/100

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

1893

First Nobel

1934

First Patent

N/A

First IPO

N/A

2022-2024

AI-driven diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1970s

First Patent

Developed early medical device

1970s

Tech Licensing

Biomedical tech licensed globally

1980s

Startup Founded

Spin-off company launched

1990s

Research Partnership

Collaborated with industry leaders

2000s

Innovation Award

Received national innovation prize

2010s

Competitive Benchmarking

Medical College of Wisconsin vs. Peer Research Universities

Medical College of Wisconsin vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Medical College of Wisconsin (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$347M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	6	200	400
Startups Formed	2	7	10
Visibility Index	0	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. AI-Driven Diagnostic Tools Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

Advanced AI algorithms enable rapid, accurate diagnostics, reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes globally in diverse clinical settings.

2. Novel Immunotherapy Platforms Targeting Resistant Cancers

Innovative immunotherapies address unmet needs in oncology, offering scalable treatments with enhanced efficacy and fewer side effects compared to standard care.

3. Wearable Biosensors for Continuous Health Monitoring

Non-invasive wearables provide real-time data for chronic disease management, improving patient compliance and enabling personalized medicine at scale.

4. Regenerative Medicine Using Stem Cell Technologies

Cutting-edge stem cell therapies promote tissue repair and recovery, addressing critical shortages in organ transplantation and chronic injury treatment.

5. Digital Health Solutions for Remote Patient Management

Cloud-based platforms support scalable telehealth services, expanding access to care and reducing hospital readmissions in underserved populations.

6. Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Enhancing Therapeutic Precision

Targeted delivery technologies improve drug efficacy and safety profiles, minimizing systemic exposure and enabling treatments for complex diseases.