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April 22, 2026
Utah State University
#218 in Universities
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Research Capabilities
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
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Market Translation
Logan, UT
Utah State University ranks 218th among universities in the Cure Innovation Index, based in Logan, Utah. Research capabilities and market translation are closely matched, with both domains placing the institution in the lower half of the university cohort and the balance tilting modestly toward translation. Entrepreneurial readiness ranks near the bottom of the field. A land-grant institution serving northern Utah, Utah State's profile in biomedical research reflects a broader academic mission that spans agriculture, engineering, and natural resource science.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
Utah State University 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, Utah State University fared best in Cutting Edge Science.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Readiness
Utah State University 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, Utah State University fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
Utah State University 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, Utah State University fared best in Industry Reputation.
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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.
Insights From the Cure Innovation Index
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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.
