Research Highlights
U-M is one of the nation's leading research universities, and Engineering is a significant contributor to the University's research mission.
Technology transfer is important here and we work hard to put innovations and discoveries into the hands of the public. U-M ranks fourth in startups and is among the top ten in licenses, licensing revenue and industry-funded research.*
Some recent research innovations
*Association of University Technology Managers, 2004
| University | Engineering | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Research Expenditures FY 2008 | $876 million | $135 million |
| Technologies Transferred to Industry | ||
| Patent Applications | 132 | 70 |
| Startups Launched | 13 | 6 |
| License Agreements | 91 | 26 |
| Invention Disclosures in Agreements | 141 | 48 |



