Johns Hopkins discoveries fuel technologies, products, and platforms that shape our future. JHTV evaluates, markets, and licenses these inventions, regularly engaging with industry, executing over 100 licenses per year. The breadth of Johns Hopkins research creates a distinctive range of licensing opportunities. Our portfolio spans fast-moving and high-growth sectors, including:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning models
- Therapeutics, biologics, and diagnostics
- Digital health software, clinical decision support tools, and data-driven platforms
- Medical devices and diagnostic technologies
- Robotics, imaging, sensors, and engineered systems
- Materials science, environmental technologies, and advanced manufacturing
How Licensing Works
Organizations seeking high-impact innovation look to Johns Hopkins as a reliable source of differentiated technologies and a trusted partner committed to efficient collaboration. We make it straightforward for companies to explore, evaluate, and secure licensing opportunities at Johns Hopkins University.
- Engage: Reach out to our licensing team or explore available technologies to identify areas of interest.
- Evaluate: Conduct due diligence with access to research data, investigators, and technical experts.
- Scope: Work with our team to define terms, align on development plans, and choose the right licensing structure.
- Launch: Finalize the agreement and transition into active partnership and alliance management.
Technology Database
Whether you are interested in commercializing a technology or want to explore the latest scientific advances from Johns Hopkins researchers, we invite you to search our technology database.
APL Available Technologies
The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a university affiliated research center and division of Johns Hopkins University with a robust portfolio of technologies and deep industry partnerships. APL commercializes its technology directly through its own Office of Technology Transfer. This office is responsible for all aspects of marketing and licensing technology developed at APL. Contact OTT at techtransfer@jhuapl.edu to discuss these or any other technology interests you may have.
Questions
For more information about licensing, please connect with our Director of Licensing.
