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University of Delaware: Research to Revenue

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Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 85 commercialization opportunities from University of Delaware 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.
Please connect with SVS if you would like to engage with us in our startup and investment efforts.

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 Delaware'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

78/100
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
1743
First Nobel
1976
First Patent
1952
First IPO
N/A
2022-2024
Quantum sensor breakthrough
2025
Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

6

1952
Polymer Patent

First polymer patent filed

1952
Tech Licensing

Established active licensing program

1980s
Spin-off Creation

First tech-based spin-off formed

1990
Patent Milestone

Reached 500 patents granted

2005
Research Partnership

Major industry collaboration launched

2015

Competitive Benchmarking

University of Delaware vs. Peer Research Universities

University of Delaware vs Peers Comparison

Metric University of Delaware (FY2023) Peer Average Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure $428M $855M $1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed 2 200 400
Startups Formed 2 7 10
Visibility Index 13 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 Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Storage
Revolutionizing energy storage with scalable nanomaterials, addressing global demand for efficient, eco-friendly batteries in electric vehicles and renewable grids.
2. AI-Driven Precision Agriculture Technologies
Enhancing crop yields and reducing waste through AI, tackling food security challenges with scalable, data-driven farming solutions.
3. Next-Gen Biodegradable Polymers for Packaging
Developing eco-friendly, cost-effective biodegradable plastics to combat plastic pollution, meeting rising market demand for sustainable packaging alternatives.
4. Cybersecurity Solutions Using Quantum Cryptography
Providing unbreakable, scalable cybersecurity for critical infrastructures, addressing increasing cyber threats with cutting-edge quantum encryption technology.
5. Personalized Cancer Immunotherapy Platforms
Innovating scalable, patient-specific immunotherapies to improve cancer treatment outcomes, targeting a $100B oncology market with precision medicine.
6. Smart Water Purification Systems for Developing Regions
Delivering affordable, scalable purification tech to address global clean water scarcity, improving health and economic productivity in underserved communities.
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