University of South Florida, Tampa: Research to Revenue

University of South Florida, Tampa

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 226 commercialization opportunities from University of South Florida, Tampa 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.

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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 South Florida, Tampa'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

45/100

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

Startup Momentum

8/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

56/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1956

First Nobel

1987

First Patent

1969

First IPO

2017

2022-2024

AI-powered diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1985

First Patent

First USF patent granted

1985

Startup Formation

Launch of tech startups

1990s

Research Park

Creation of USF Research Park

2000

License Agreements

Significant licensing deals

2010

Innovation Hub

Opening of innovation center

2015

Competitive Benchmarking

University of South Florida, Tampa vs. Peer Research Universities

University of South Florida, Tampa vs Peers Comparison

Metric	University of South Florida, Tampa (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$461M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	1	200	400
Startups Formed	3	7	10
Visibility Index	29	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

Advanced AI algorithms enable rapid, accurate heart disease diagnosis, addressing critical healthcare delays and reducing mortality with scalable, cost-effective solutions worldwide.

2. Sustainable Water Purification Technologies for Global Clean Water Access

Innovative filtration systems tackle water contamination, providing affordable, scalable clean water solutions vital for health and development in water-scarce regions globally.

3. Next-Gen Battery Materials Enhancing Electric Vehicle Performance

Breakthrough battery materials increase EV range and lifespan, addressing market demand for sustainable transportation with scalable, competitive energy storage solutions.

4. Precision Agriculture Platforms Boosting Crop Yields and Resource Efficiency

Data-driven farming technologies optimize input use and increase productivity, solving global food security challenges with scalable, high-impact agritech innovations.

5. Advanced Cybersecurity Frameworks Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Cutting-edge cybersecurity tools safeguard essential systems against evolving threats, offering scalable, market-relevant protection for governments and enterprises worldwide.

6. Novel Cancer Immunotherapies Targeting Hard-to-Treat Tumors

Innovative immunotherapy approaches improve treatment efficacy for resistant cancers, addressing urgent medical needs with scalable, competitive biopharmaceutical solutions.