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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Research to Revenue

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 94 commercialization opportunities from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 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 Michigan, Ann Arbor'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

63/100
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
1817
First Nobel
1936
First Patent
1920
First IPO
1997
2022-2024
AI-powered diagnostics
2025
Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

13

1920
Insulin Licensing

First insulin patent licensed

1920
CRISPR Research

Early CRISPR gene-editing studies

1980s
Spin-off Founded

Aptamer Group launched

1997
Tech Startups

Multiple startups incubated

2000s
Biomedical Devices

Novel devices commercialized

2010

Competitive Benchmarking

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor vs. Peer Research Universities

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor vs Peers Comparison

Metric University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (FY2023) Peer Average Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure $1,926M $855M $1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed 1 200 400
Startups Formed 10 7 10
Visibility Index 3 12 23
Licensing Revenue $60M $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 Precision Medicine Platform Revolutionizing Personalized Healthcare
Combines AI and genomics to tailor treatments, addressing inefficiencies in healthcare and improving patient outcomes with scalable, data-driven solutions worldwide.
2. Advanced Battery Technology Enhancing Electric Vehicle Performance and Longevity
Develops high-capacity, fast-charging batteries reducing EV range anxiety, enabling mass adoption, and offering competitive advantage in the growing clean transportation market.
3. Scalable Quantum Computing Algorithms for Complex Problem Solving
Innovates in quantum algorithm design to solve optimization challenges, accelerating advancements in finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals with unmatched computational power.
4. Next-Generation Cybersecurity Frameworks Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Creates adaptive, AI-powered security systems to prevent cyberattacks, addressing rising threats and securing digital assets across industries globally with scalable solutions.
5. Sustainable Urban Water Treatment Technologies Reducing Environmental Impact
Introduces cost-effective, eco-friendly water purification systems tackling global water scarcity, promoting sustainability, and supporting scalable deployment in urban and rural areas.
6. Robotics and Automation Systems Transforming Advanced Manufacturing
Develops intelligent robotic solutions improving efficiency, precision, and safety in manufacturing, enabling scalable automation adoption across diverse industrial sectors worldwide.
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