University of Miami: Research to Revenue

University of Miami

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 5 commercialization opportunities from University of Miami 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 Miami'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

48/100

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

Startup Momentum

8/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

69/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1925

First Nobel

1933

First Patent

1977

First IPO

2010

2022-2024

AI drug discovery

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1980s

Gatorade Launch

First commercial beverage invention

1980s

Patent Growth

Increased patent filings begin

1986

Biotech Spin-offs

Multiple startups formed

2000s

Tech Transfer Expansion

Office expanded research scope

2015

Startup Funding

Secured significant venture capital

2018

Competitive Benchmarking

University of Miami vs. Peer Research Universities

University of Miami vs Peers Comparison

Metric	University of Miami (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$510M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	14	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 Cardiovascular Diagnostics Revolutionizing Early Heart Disease Detection

Early detection technology targets heart disease, the leading global killer, offering scalable, accurate diagnostics to reduce mortality and healthcare costs worldwide.

2. Sustainable Coral Reef Restoration Using Bioengineered Microbes

Addresses critical coral reef degradation, enabling scalable restoration to protect biodiversity and coastal economies threatened by climate change and ocean acidification.

3. Next-Gen Battery Materials for Long-Lasting Electric Vehicles

Innovative materials extend EV battery life, reducing costs and environmental impact, supporting the booming electric vehicle market’s demand for sustainable energy storage.

4. Personalized Cancer Vaccines Leveraging Genomic Insights

Custom vaccines target tumor-specific mutations, improving treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in scalable oncology immunotherapy addressing a critical unmet medical need.

5. Advanced Hurricane Prediction Models Enhancing Disaster Preparedness

Improves forecasting accuracy for hurricanes, enabling better disaster response, minimizing economic damage, and protecting lives in increasingly severe climate conditions.

6. Biodegradable Plastics from Marine Biomass for Sustainable Packaging

Develops eco-friendly plastics from marine biomass, offering scalable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics to reduce pollution and meet growing sustainable packaging demand.