Boston University

Boston University is a large private research university with a comprehensive academic and clinical enterprise across the Charles River and Medical Campuses. Industry engages through co-located laboratories and shared core facilities that connect discovery, prototyping, and clinical evaluation. An affiliated academic medical center enables translational studies and access to diverse patient populations. Its urban location places partners inside the Greater Boston innovation ecosystem, with ready access to startups, corporate R&D centers, and investors. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, DOE, and DoD, and a dedicated technology transfer office provides IP, licensing, and startup support.