Oregon State University: Research to Revenue

Oregon State University

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 11 commercialization opportunities from Oregon 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 Oregon 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

60/100

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

Startup Momentum

9/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

37/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1868

First Nobel

1998

First Patent

1969

First IPO

2016

2022-2024

AI-powered agriculture

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1985

Spin-off Launch

First tech spin-off company

1985

Patent Milestone

Surpassed 100 patents granted

1997

Start-up Formation

Launched major startup ventures

2008

Licensing Record

Record licensing revenue earned

2014

Research Partnership

Key industry collaboration formed

2018

Competitive Benchmarking

Oregon State University vs. Peer Research Universities

Oregon State University vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Oregon State University (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$338M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	4	200	400
Startups Formed	2	7	10
Visibility Index	15	12	23
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 Bioplastics from Sustainable Forestry Waste Revolutionize Packaging Industry

Oregon State’s innovations convert forestry waste into eco-friendly bioplastics, addressing plastic pollution and offering scalable, sustainable alternatives for global packaging markets.

2. AI-Driven Precision Agriculture Boosts Crop Yields and Resource Efficiency

Leveraging AI, Oregon State enhances farming precision, reducing waste and increasing yields, critical for feeding growing populations amid climate challenges worldwide.

3. Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Platform Enables Personalized Treatments

Novel immunotherapy developed at Oregon State offers scalable, targeted cancer treatments, improving patient outcomes and addressing unmet needs in oncology therapeutics.

4. Next-Generation Battery Materials Enhance Energy Storage Performance and Lifespan

Oregon State’s advanced battery materials improve energy density and durability, supporting scalable renewable energy solutions and electric vehicle market expansion.

5. Sustainable Aquaculture Technologies Increase Seafood Production Responsibly

Innovations in aquaculture from Oregon State enable scalable, eco-friendly seafood farming, addressing global protein demand while minimizing environmental impact.

6. Cybersecurity AI Tools Protect Critical Infrastructure from Emerging Threats

Oregon State’s AI-powered cybersecurity solutions offer scalable, adaptive defense for critical infrastructure, meeting rising global demands for robust digital protection.