Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick: Research to Revenue

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 32 commercialization opportunities from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick 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 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick'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

87/100

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

Startup Momentum

9/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

75/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1766

First Nobel

1976

First Patent

1959

First IPO

2014

2022-2024

Quantum Computing Breakthrough

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1984

Biotech Patent

First biotech patent granted

1984

Spin-off Founded

First tech spin-off launched

1991

Patent Milestone

Reached 1,000 patents issued

2002

Research Partnership

Collaboration with industry leaders

2010

Licensing Revenue

Record licensing income achieved

2015

Competitive Benchmarking

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick vs. Peer Research Universities

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$832M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	3	200	400
Startups Formed	4	7	10
Visibility Index	34	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 Cancer Immunotherapy Platforms Driving Personalized Treatment Innovations

Rutgers’ novel immunotherapy technologies address cancer’s complexity, offering scalable, personalized treatments with significant potential to improve survival rates and reduce healthcare costs.

2. Next-Generation Battery Materials Revolutionizing Energy Storage Efficiency

Rutgers-developed battery materials enhance capacity and longevity, meeting growing demands for scalable, cost-effective energy storage in electric vehicles and renewable grids worldwide.

3. AI-Powered Drug Discovery Accelerating Pharmaceutical Development

Rutgers’ AI drug discovery tools reduce time and costs in identifying effective compounds, enabling faster market entry and competitive advantage in biotech innovation.

4. Sustainable Water Purification Technologies for Global Access

Rutgers’ scalable water purification solutions tackle pollution and scarcity, providing affordable, efficient clean water access to underserved communities globally, addressing critical health challenges.

5. Quantum Computing Algorithms Transforming Data Security

Rutgers’ quantum algorithms offer unprecedented encryption strength and computational speed, positioning the university at the forefront of scalable, next-gen cybersecurity solutions.

6. Precision Agriculture Technologies Enhancing Crop Yield and Resource Efficiency

Rutgers’ smart farming innovations optimize inputs and maximize yields, addressing food security and sustainability with scalable solutions adaptable to diverse agricultural markets.