Metrics

The Office of Licensing and Commercialization was originally founded in 1998. Since that time ECU has reviewed over 1,100+ inventions, brought in more than $8.6 million in gross income, filed more than 628 patent applications, assisted researchers in obtaining over $3.1 million in commercialization grant funding, and helped startups attract more than $30 million in outside investments.
FY2026 Metrics
220
Active Patents
Active Patents
82
Invention Disclosures
Invention Disclosures
5
New Startups
New Startups
20
Innovation Academy Teams
Innovation Academy Teams
12
Patents Filed
Patents Filed
$207,339
Combined Revenue and Reimbursement
Combined Revenue and Reimbursement
4
US Patents Issued
US Patents Issued
59
Active Licenses
Active Licenses
19
Digital Market Products
Digital Market Products
123
Digital Market Downloads
Digital Market Downloads
51
Material Transfer Agreements
Material Transfer Agreements
53
Confidential Disclosure Agreements
Confidential Disclosure Agreements




