North Carolina State University: Research to Revenue

North Carolina State University

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 7 commercialization opportunities from North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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

72/100
Definition: Media mentions, publication count, and global research visibility metrics

Startup Momentum

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

Ecosystem Strength

68/100
Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded
1887
First Nobel
1995
First Patent
1976
First IPO
2013
2022-2024
AI-powered diagnostics
2025
Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

4

1950s
Textile Innovation

Developed synthetic fiber technology

1950s
Patent Surge

Significant increase in patents

1980s
Biotech Spinoff

Launch of Biogen spinout

1990s
Research Park

Opened Centennial Campus

2005
Startup Growth

High-tech startups incubated

2010

Competitive Benchmarking

North Carolina State University vs. Peer Research Universities

North Carolina State University vs Peers Comparison

Metric North Carolina State University (FY2023) Peer Average Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure $633M $855M $1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed 8 200 400
Startups Formed 5 7 10
Visibility Index 17 12 23
Licensing Revenue $10M $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 Crop Disease Detection Enhances Global Food Security
AI technology detects crop diseases early, reducing losses and increasing yield in agriculture, addressing food supply challenges across scalable global markets.
2. Sustainable Bioplastics from Agricultural Waste Transform Packaging Industry
Innovative bioplastics made from farm waste offer eco-friendly packaging alternatives, tapping into growing demand for sustainable materials with strong environmental impact.
3. Next-Gen Battery Materials Boost Electric Vehicle Performance and Longevity
Novel battery technology improves EV range and charging speed, addressing critical market needs for sustainable transportation with competitive energy storage solutions.
4. Precision Agriculture Robotics Increase Farm Efficiency and Reduce Costs
Autonomous farming robots optimize planting and harvesting, enhancing productivity and scalability for large-scale agriculture operations facing labor shortages.
5. Cybersecurity Framework for IoT Devices Protects Expanding Connected Networks
Robust security protocols defend IoT ecosystems, meeting rising demands for safe connectivity in consumer and industrial markets with scalable deployment.
6. High-Throughput Genomic Sequencing Accelerates Personalized Medicine Development
Cutting-edge sequencing tech enables faster, affordable genetic analysis, facilitating tailored treatments and addressing significant market growth in precision healthcare.