University of Maryland: Research to Revenue

University of Maryland

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 181 commercialization opportunities from University of Maryland 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 Maryland'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

72/100

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

Startup Momentum

8/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

44/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1856

First Nobel

1977

First Patent

1978

First IPO

2014

2022-2024

AI-powered diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1990s

Patent Milestone

First gene patent issued

1990s

Startup Launch

First tech startup founded

2001

License Agreement

Major software license signed

2007

Patent Milestone

1000th patent granted

2013

Research Partnership

Industry collaboration expanded

2017

Competitive Benchmarking

University of Maryland vs. Peer Research Universities

University of Maryland vs Peers Comparison

Metric	University of Maryland (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$1,385M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	3	200	400
Startups Formed	6	7	10
Visibility Index	19	12	23
Licensing Revenue	$10M	$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 Drug Discovery Accelerated by UMD’s Computational Biology Expertise

UMD’s AI models streamline drug development, reducing costs and time, addressing critical unmet medical needs in a rapidly growing pharmaceutical market.

2. Advanced Quantum Computing Materials Innovated at UMD

UMD’s pioneering quantum materials enhance computing power and stability, offering scalable solutions for next-generation quantum technologies with vast industry applications.

3. Sustainable Energy Storage Solutions from UMD’s Chemical Engineering Research

UMD develops scalable, cost-effective batteries addressing global energy storage challenges, supporting renewable energy adoption and carbon reduction goals worldwide.

4. Cybersecurity Innovations Powered by UMD’s Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

UMD’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies protect critical infrastructure, offering scalable, competitive solutions in an escalating global cyber-threat landscape.

5. Precision Agriculture Technologies Leveraged from UMD’s Environmental Science Programs

UMD’s sensor and data analytics technologies optimize crop yields, reduce waste, and support sustainable farming practices with global scalability.

6. Advanced Materials for Flexible Electronics Developed at UMD

UMD’s novel flexible materials enable scalable production of wearable electronics, meeting growing market demands for adaptable, high-performance consumer devices.