University of Georgia: Research to Revenue

University of Georgia

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 7 commercialization opportunities from University of Georgia 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 Georgia'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

80/100

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

Startup Momentum

7/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

64/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1785

First Nobel

1923

First Patent

1990

First IPO

2011

2022-2024

AI drug discovery

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1980s

First Patent

First patent awarded

1980s

Start-up Launch

First tech start-up

1999

License Agreement

Key tech license signed

2005

Research Collaboration

Industry partnership formed

2010

Innovation Award

Received national recognition

2015

Competitive Benchmarking

University of Georgia vs. Peer Research Universities

University of Georgia vs Peers Comparison

Metric	University of Georgia (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$571M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	6	200	400
Startups Formed	4	7	10
Visibility Index	27	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 Crop Disease Detection Enhancing Global Agricultural Yields

AI-powered imaging technology identifies crop diseases early, reducing losses and increasing food security amid rising global population and climate challenges.

2. Next-Gen Biodegradable Plastics for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Innovative biodegradable polymers address plastic pollution, offering scalable, eco-friendly alternatives in packaging, meeting growing regulatory and consumer demand.

3. Advanced Neurotechnology for Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Cutting-edge neural biomarkers enable early Alzheimer’s detection, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs in a rapidly aging population.

4. Precision Medicine Platform Leveraging Genomic Data Analytics

Scalable genomic analytics personalize treatments, enhancing efficacy and reducing adverse effects, transforming healthcare delivery and pharmaceutical development.

5. Renewable Energy Storage Innovations Boosting Grid Reliability

Novel battery technologies increase renewable energy storage capacity, supporting scalable, stable power grids amid escalating clean energy adoption.

6. Smart Water Management Systems Optimizing Urban Resource Use

IoT-based water monitoring and management reduce waste, improve sustainability, and address growing urban water scarcity challenges worldwide.