Who Is Funding the Science That's Too Early for Venture Capital?
April 22, 2026
Binghamton University (SUNY)
#222 in Universities
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Research Capabilities
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
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Market Translation
Binghamton, NY
Binghamton University (SUNY) ranks 222nd among universities in the Cure Innovation Index and is located in Binghamton, New York. Its profile across the three domains is uneven: research capabilities and entrepreneurial readiness fall near the lower end of ranked universities, while market translation represents a relative strength at roughly the midpoint of the field. Part of the State University of New York system, Binghamton presents a profile where translational orientation outpaces both its research output standing and its entrepreneurial infrastructure among peers.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
Binghamton University (SUNY) ranked below average for Research Capabilities, a measure of the foundational infrastructure and resources that enable an institution to conduct high-quality, innovative science. Out of the factors in this category, Binghamton University (SUNY) fared best in Funding Support.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Readiness
Binghamton University (SUNY) ranked below average for Entrepreneurial Readiness, a measure of whether the institution has built a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and whether faculty are engaged in and incentivized toward commercial activity. Out of the factors in this category, Binghamton University (SUNY) fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
Binghamton University (SUNY) ranked below average for Market Translation, a measure of how effectively a research institution moves scientific discovery out of the lab and into real-world clinical and commercial applications. Out of the factors in this category, Binghamton University (SUNY) fared best in TTO Efficiency.
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Cure Innovation Index Methodology
From a pool of more than 6,000 institutions, the top 303 were ranked using two dozen indicators — from scientific foundation and lab infrastructure to patents, products, and partnerships — drawn from more than a dozen federal and commercial databases, an original audit of all institutions, and surveys of more than 3,300+ scientists, industry leaders, and biomedical experts.
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Innovation isn't a single moment — it's an entire ecosystem. The Index evaluates institutions across two dozen indicators, grouped in three core domains that reveal the full picture of what it takes to turn groundbreaking science into real-world impact.
