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UMN Technology Commercialization facilitates the transfer of UMN innovation
beyond the research lab by helping our diverse researchers to license research,
patent innovative ideas, establish startups, and facilitate commercialization. 

 

2400+ Active Patents

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3200+ Current Licenses

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286 Startups Launched

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Deep Earth, Urban Spaces: How a UMN Startup is Decarbonizing the Skyline

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Patent Roll Call: 2025

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University of Minnesota’s Technology Commercialization Office Surpasses 300 Startups Launched

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Congress Reauthorizes Key Research Program for Small Businesses

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Special Call: Biological Innovations for Tech Comm Early Innovation Funds Spring 2026

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Tech Comm Launches Funding Program for Software Startup Development

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