September 13, 2023
K-State ranks on Top 100 US Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022
Kansas State University has ranked No. 97 on the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2022, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors, or NAI. This new list was created to highlight and celebrate American innovation and to showcase the universities that play a large role in advancing the innovation ecosystem within the U.S. and beyond.
Since 2013, NAI has published the Top 100 Worldwide Universities list. The Top 100 U.S. Universities list is the newest ranking published by NAI. The Top 100 U.S. Universities list is meant to provide a more focused view of the national innovation landscape and the contributions made by U.S. academic institutions. NAI's Top 100 lists are created using calendar year data provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Top 100 placement includes all named assignees listed on the patent. See the full Top 100 U.S. Universities List.
K-State Innovation Partners supports university researchers in protecting and deploying their discoveries and inventions to return the greatest advantage to the creators, K-State and the general public.
"K-State's presence on the NAI's Top 100 U.S. list in 2022 is a testament to the innovative research occurring at the university and to our commitment to turning knowledge into real-world solutions," said Rebecca Robinson, president and CEO of K-State Innovation Partners. "This recognition inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of possibility, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving positive change for our state and beyond."
K-State was awarded 12 patents in 2022, and 20 different K-State inventors are represented by them. View the full list of patents K-State has received.