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UF ranks in national top 10 for turning research into commercial innovations

A 2025 survey of nearly 200 universities placed the University of Florida fifth nationally in invention disclosures and licenses, eighth in patents issued, and tenth in patent applications. During the survey period, UF researchers reported 461 invention disclosures and executed 338 licenses and options. Preliminary figures for fiscal year 2026 show continued momentum, with 463 invention disclosures, 500 patent applications, and 12 new startup companies launched.

Sources: UF News