Indiana University innovations transform society through the commercialization process. In 2018, IU received 38 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, ranking 63rd in the "Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents 2018" report. Since 1997, IU research has generated nearly 3,200 inventions resulting in more than 4,800 global patent applications—important innovations that improve the economic strength of our state and the quality of life for all.
Moving research discoveries to the public
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Big Red 200 powers new secure network for national defense innovation
The National Security Innovation Network and IU have created a new network linking universities throughout Indiana to NSWC Crane.
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IU Philanthropic Venture Fund invests $300,000 in Canopy, a business intelligence company
The Canopy platform digests data sets from analytics tools to give sales managers a clear understanding of upcoming trends and changes.
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IU creates Racial Justice Research Fund to further advance faculty efforts to fight racial injustice
The fund will support grants for IU faculty, connect researchers and host an ongoing Racial Justice Research Workshop series.
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IU funds invest additional $250K in Diagnotes, a health care communication and collaboration company
The Diagnotes platform improves clinicians' productivity and increases the quality of patient care they are able to provide.
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Kelley partners with Indy Chamber to offer free Rapid Recovery Series webinars to help businesses
The webinar series will give business owners best practices and strategies for reopening and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Environmental compliance platform Encamp closes Series A funding round
Encamp serves 170 companies managing around 2,500 facilities in industries like agriculture, energy, manufacturing and logistics.
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IU research shows electroceutical fabric eradicates coronaviruses on contact
Significant findings via pre-print demonstrate for the first time that coronaviruses are killed upon exposure to an electroceutical fabric.
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Kelley offers no-cost assistance to help small Hoosier businesses shift their operations online
The program's goal is to help small businesses establish or increase their online presence and bolster their digital capabilities.
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IU Angel Network announces first portfolio company
The Recess digital marketplace helps major brands connect with opportunities to sponsor both live and digital events.
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IUPUI-led project aims to reduce coronavirus-related trauma among school personnel
The research project aims to reduce the experience of "secondary trauma" in school personnel who work with at-risk children.