The University of Oklahoma: Research to Revenue

The University of Oklahoma

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 1 commercialization opportunities from The University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma'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

30/100

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

Startup Momentum

7/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

56/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1890

First Nobel

1950

First Patent

1976

First IPO

N/A

2022-2024

Quantum encryption breakthrough

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1950s

Insulin Patent

Sold insulin production patent

1950s

First License

First technology license executed

1980s

Startup Launch

Created first tech startup

1990s

Patent Growth

Surged patent applications filed

2000s

Research Park

Opened innovation research park

2010s

Competitive Benchmarking

The University of Oklahoma vs. Peer Research Universities

The University of Oklahoma vs Peers Comparison

Metric	The University of Oklahoma (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$437M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	2	200	400
Startups Formed	2	7	10
Visibility Index	12	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. Advanced AI-Driven Weather Prediction Enhances Disaster Preparedness

Combines cutting-edge AI with meteorological data to improve forecast accuracy, reducing disaster impact and saving lives globally in increasingly volatile climate conditions.

2. Novel Biodegradable Polymers Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging

Develops eco-friendly, cost-effective polymers addressing plastic pollution, meeting rising regulatory demands and consumer preference for sustainable packaging solutions worldwide.

3. Breakthrough Cancer Immunotherapy Targets Resistant Tumors

Innovative immunotherapy platform enhances immune response against resistant cancers, offering scalable treatment options with potential for significant patient survival improvements.

4. Autonomous Drone Technology Transforms Agricultural Monitoring

High-precision drones provide scalable crop health data, optimizing yields and reducing resource waste, addressing global food security challenges with competitive technological advantages.

5. Next-Gen Cybersecurity Framework Protects Critical Infrastructure

Advanced AI-based cybersecurity solutions detect and neutralize threats in real time, ensuring scalable protection for vital infrastructure against increasing cyberattacks.

6. Smart Energy Storage Systems Enable Renewable Integration

Develops scalable, efficient energy storage technologies critical for managing renewable energy variability, supporting global transition to sustainable power grids.