Who Is Funding the Science That's Too Early for Venture Capital?
April 22, 2026
University of Oregon
#183 in Universities
183Institution Overview
Overall
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183
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Research Capabilities
228
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
149
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Market Translation
Eugene, OR
The University of Oregon ranks 183rd among universities in the Cure Innovation Index, based in Eugene, Oregon. Research capabilities represent its relative strength, placing it in the upper half of ranked universities, while market translation is more modestly positioned. Entrepreneurial readiness is an area where the institution trails most peers. Faculty serve as principal investigators on clinical trials, reflecting engagement with applied research. Research and translation activities at Oregon are broadly aligned, suggesting a profile that draws from both discovery and applied science without a strong concentration in either.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
University of Oregon 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, University of Oregon fared best in Funding Support.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Readiness
University of Oregon 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, University of Oregon fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
University of Oregon 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, University of Oregon 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.
