UW is One of Top 100 U.S. Universities With Most Patents
Published April 17, 2025
UW has once again made the list of the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) top 100 universities in the U.S. with the most patents granted. NAI placed UW at No. 91 on its recently-published 2024 “Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents” list. UW was 91st as well on NAI’s 2022 list. UW’s latest inclusion on the prestigious top 100 list comes shortly after UW was designated an R1 (Research Level 1) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in March, joining the best of the best research universities in the country.
“UW’s patent output is a key driver of innovation, leading to startup companies, corporate engagement and job creation for Wyomingites," says Parag Chitnis, UW’s vice president for research and economic development. “This recognition continues to enhance UW’s reputation as a world-class research institution. Its inclusion in the NAI’s Top 100 is particularly remarkable, considering its small size.”
