Purdue University, West Lafayette: Research to Revenue

Purdue University, West Lafayette

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 361 commercialization opportunities from Purdue University, West Lafayette 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 Purdue University, West Lafayette'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

48/100

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

Startup Momentum

8/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

55/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1869

First Nobel

1950

First Patent

1970

First IPO

2011

2022-2024

AI-powered drug discovery

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1952

Polymer Innovation

Invention of polyethylene process

1952

Patent Growth

Surge in patent filings

1980s

Spin-off Launch

First major tech spin-off

1996

Research Expansion

Expanded engineering research

2000s

Startup Success

Launch of AgTech startup

2017

Competitive Benchmarking

Purdue University, West Lafayette vs. Peer Research Universities

Purdue University, West Lafayette vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Purdue University, West Lafayette (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$845M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	3	200	400
Startups Formed	13	7	10
Visibility Index	16	12	23
Licensing Revenue	$15M	$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 Battery Materials Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Energy Storage

Purdue’s novel battery materials significantly enhance EV range and charging speed, addressing critical energy storage limitations in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.

2. AI-Driven Precision Agriculture Boosting Crop Yields and Sustainability

Purdue’s AI technology optimizes farming practices, reducing waste and improving yields, meeting global food demand while promoting environmentally sustainable agriculture.

3. Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Platform Enhancing Patient Survival Rates

Purdue’s innovative immunotherapy offers targeted cancer treatment with fewer side effects, addressing a major unmet need in oncology and increasing patient recovery chances.

4. Scalable Biodegradable Plastics Transforming Packaging Industry Sustainability

Purdue’s biodegradable plastic technology provides eco-friendly alternatives to conventional packaging, reducing plastic pollution and meeting growing regulatory and consumer demand for sustainability.

5. Next-Gen Wireless Communication Enabling Ultra-Fast 6G Networks

Purdue’s wireless communication breakthroughs facilitate ultra-fast, low-latency 6G networks, supporting emerging applications like VR, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities with scalable infrastructure.

6. Low-Cost Water Purification Systems Tackling Global Clean Water Access

Purdue’s affordable purification technology addresses critical water scarcity and contamination issues worldwide, enabling scalable deployment in underserved communities to improve public health outcomes.