UR Ventures
About the program · 1 linked sources
Technology transfer office at the University of Rochester. Manages invention disclosures, IP protection, licensing, and startup formation. Bridges academic research and marketplace.
Also known as: Office of Technology Transfer
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-23); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$0
Licensing
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
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Application and Timing
Rolling — invention disclosure portal for researchers.
Participants
Faculty, researchers, graduate students with commercially relevant inventions.
Funding and Equity
TDF grants (amounts not disclosed). Licensing: cash-only or cash-plus-equity. Patent cost reimbursement, annual fees, royalties, milestone fees.
Recent Activity
- 2025-2026: Updated website with current metrics.
- Ongoing: Active patent prosecution and licensing.
- I-Corps participation through Interior Northeast Hub.
Known Startups or Winners
Spinout companies not publicly named. Excell Partners portfolio includes medical devices, materials, energy, biotech, imaging, IT/software.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- TDF grant amounts and recipients.
- Spinout company names and outcomes.
- Excell Partners fund size and UR-specific investments.
- Complete licensing volume and revenue trend.
Program details
UR Ventures
Key Metrics
- 124 invention disclosures submitted
- 40 US patents issued
- $2,322,853 licensing income
- 29 new license agreements
Resources
- Technology Development Fund (TDF) — Supports researcher commercialization
- SBIR/STTR grant support — Proposal assistance
- NSF I-Corps — Through Interior Northeast Hub
- Startup Guide — Educational resource for academic entrepreneurs
Affiliates
- NextCorps — UR-affiliated non-profit incubator (70+ startups)
- Excell Partners — UR-affiliated venture capital fund (seed/early-stage, NYS focus)
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
- 2026-06-23-rochester-ur-ventures
- University of Rochester Entrepreneurship Research Report
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting UR Ventures at University of Rochester.
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