University of Connecticut: Research to Revenue

University of Connecticut

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 30 commercialization opportunities from University of Connecticut 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 University of Connecticut'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

59/100

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

Startup Momentum

9/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

56/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1881

First Nobel

1954

First Patent

1976

First IPO

1999

2022-2024

AI-driven diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1968

First Patent

Patent on polymer innovation

1968

Biotech Licensing

Biotech licenses commercialized globally

1980s

Startup Founded

First tech startup launched

1995

Stem Cell

Stem cell research patented

2000

Energy Tech

Renewable energy tech licensed

2010

Competitive Benchmarking

University of Connecticut vs. Peer Research Universities

University of Connecticut vs Peers Comparison

Metric	University of Connecticut (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$390M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	19	200	400
Startups Formed	3	7	10
Visibility Index	19	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 Healthcare Diagnostics Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

Advanced AI algorithms enhance diagnostic accuracy, enabling early intervention and reducing healthcare costs in a rapidly growing medical technology market.

2. Sustainable Polymer Innovations Transforming Eco-Friendly Packaging

Developed biodegradable polymers address plastic pollution, meeting increasing consumer and regulatory demand for sustainable packaging solutions worldwide.

3. Cybersecurity Platforms Securing Critical Infrastructure from Emerging Threats

Robust, scalable cybersecurity systems protect vital networks, offering competitive advantage amid rising global cyberattack incidents.

4. Advanced Battery Technologies Enabling Next-Gen Electric Vehicles

High-capacity, fast-charging batteries improve EV performance and range, addressing critical barriers in the expanding electric vehicle market.

5. Precision Agriculture Tools Increasing Crop Yields and Resource Efficiency

Smart sensors and AI optimize farming practices, boosting productivity while conserving water and fertilizers in global agriculture.

6. Quantum Computing Algorithms Accelerating Drug Discovery Processes

Innovative quantum algorithms significantly reduce time and cost in pharmaceutical R&D, transforming drug development pipelines.