Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Research to Revenue

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Summit Venture Studio

Research to Revenue Report

Summit Venture Studio (SVS) Opportunities

SVS has identified 0 commercialization opportunities from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University'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

5/100

Definition: Growth in patents, funding, and startup formation

Ecosystem Strength

63/100

Definition: Tech transfer infrastructure and support systems

Innovation Legacy

A Timeline of Groundbreaking Discoveries

Innovation Timeline

Founded

1872

First Nobel

2007

First Patent

1975

First IPO

1999

2022-2024

AI-powered diagnostics

2025

Today

Notable Commercialization Outcomes

Nobel Prizes

1983

First Patent

Patent for optical fiber

1983

Startup Launch

Inova Diagnostics founded

1990s

Tech License

Wireless sensor technology licensed

2001

Spin-off Company

Remedy Logic formed

2010

Research Grant

NSF grant for AI research

2018

Competitive Benchmarking

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University vs. Peer Research Universities

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University vs Peers Comparison

Metric	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (FY2023)	Peer Average	Elite Average
Annual R&D Expenditure	$598M	$855M	$1,675M
New Inventions Disclosed	1	200	400
Startups Formed	3	7	10
Visibility Index	13	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 Smart Agriculture Enhances Crop Yields and Sustainability

Revolutionizing farming with AI to optimize resources, increase yields, and reduce environmental impact, addressing global food security challenges and scalable worldwide.

2. Advanced Materials for Lightweight, High-Performance Aerospace Components

Developing novel composites to improve fuel efficiency and durability in aerospace, meeting industry demands for sustainability and cost-effective scalable manufacturing.

3. Cybersecurity Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Innovative, AI-powered cybersecurity tools safeguard vital infrastructure from evolving cyber threats, offering scalable defense systems essential for national and global security.

4. Next-Generation Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles

Creating high-capacity, fast-charging batteries that extend EV range and lifespan, addressing transportation electrification challenges with scalable, market-ready solutions.

5. Biomedical Engineering Innovations in Personalized Cancer Therapies

Developing targeted treatment platforms that improve efficacy and reduce side effects, meeting critical needs in oncology with scalable clinical applications.

6. Renewable Energy Systems Optimizing Grid Integration and Storage

Advanced renewable technologies enhance energy storage and grid reliability, enabling scalable clean energy adoption crucial for sustainable power markets globally.