The State University of New York at Buffalo: Research to Revenue

The State University of New York at Buffalo

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 0 commercialization opportunities from The State University of New York at Buffalo 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 The State University of New York at Buffalo'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

68/100

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

1846

First Nobel

1966

First Patent

1965

First IPO

N/A

2022-2024

AI-powered diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1960s

Polymer Innovation

First polymer patent issued

1960s

Medical Device

Heart valve technology licensed

1970s

Software Licensing

Early software patent granted

1980s

Biotech Breakthrough

Genetic testing commercialization

1990s

Nanotech Development

Nanoparticle drug delivery

2000s

Competitive Benchmarking

The State University of New York at Buffalo vs. Peer Research Universities

The State University of New York at Buffalo vs Peers Comparison

Metric	The State University of New York at Buffalo (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$472M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	1	200	400
Startups Formed	3	7	10
Visibility Index	18	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 Cancer Diagnostics Revolutionizing Early Detection

Advanced AI algorithms enable rapid, accurate cancer detection, addressing diagnostic delays, improving survival rates, and offering scalable solutions for global healthcare markets.

2. Next-Gen Battery Technology for Sustainable Energy Storage

Innovative battery materials increase energy density and lifespan, solving renewable energy storage limitations with scalable, cost-effective solutions for electric vehicles and grid applications.

3. Precision Agriculture Using Drone and Sensor Integration

Combining drones and IoT sensors optimizes crop yields, reduces resource waste, and provides scalable solutions for sustainable farming worldwide.

4. Cybersecurity Platform Leveraging Quantum-Resistant Encryption

Developing quantum-safe encryption methods addresses emerging cyber threats, ensuring scalable, future-proof data security for enterprises and governments.

5. Biodegradable Plastics from Renewable Biomass Feedstocks

Creating fully compostable plastics reduces environmental pollution, offers scalable manufacturing, and meets growing demand for sustainable packaging alternatives.

6. Advanced Neural Interfaces for Brain-Computer Communication

Cutting-edge neural interface devices enable seamless brain-computer interaction, addressing neurological disorder treatments with scalable, high-impact healthcare applications.