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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IU, IU Health mark construction milestone for Regional Academic Health Center in Bloomington
The construction team celebrated the placement of the building's final structural beam in a "topping off" ceremony on campus.
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Technology transfer experts from IU, Hungary met for training, collaboration
Tech transfer officials from several Hungarian universities and Indiana University came together and learned from one another.
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IUPUI, Source River West Entrepreneurship Center bring the PopUp Business School to Indianapolis
This will be only the second time in the U.S. -- and the first time in the Midwest -- for the 10-day experience.
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Innovations in farming and manufacturing focus of $1.1 million in NSF grants to IU
IU professors Shaowen and Jeffrey Bardzell will explore computational agriculture and regional experimentation in traditional industries.
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Catalyzing student entrepreneurship
The students in the Shoemaker Scholars program share entrepreneurial experiences and connect other students with city and campus resources.
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Recognizing researchers, encouraging commercialization
The IU Innovation and Commercialization Office determines how to protect university-discovered innovations and licenses them to companies.
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IU Ventures joins investment round for Boston-based Mentor Collective
Mentor Collective serves universities with mentorship programs that connect first-year and international students with campus life.
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Philanthropic Venture Fund celebrates alumni success, first investment exit
With Litera Microsystems' acquisition of Doxly, the fund has recouped a $250,000 investment and more.
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New hire at IU Ventures to attract, secure and issue investments for startups, tech
Katherine Moynihan will source, screen and conduct due diligence on investment opportunities for the IU Philanthropic Venture Fund.
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Supporting research and development: IU Ventures invests $500K in therapeutics company
MBX Biosciences Inc. was founded by IUPUI alumnus Kent Hawryluk and IU Bloomington Distinguished Professor Richard DiMarchi.