For Researchers

Scientists at Rensselaer are among the most productive in the nation when it comes to turning research dollars into marketable technology. Our office receives close to one hundred invention disclosures annually, equaling more than one disclosure per $1 million in research expenditures. Nationally, universities average one invention disclosure for every $2 million invested in research.

Research at Rensselaer is focused, purposeful, and designed to meet the technology needs of industry and society. Our portfolio of available technologies reflects Rensselaer's established strengths in engineering and the physical sciences, as well as our current emphasis in biotechnology, information technology and other interdisciplinary research.