The University of California has once again been ranked the top university system in the world for the number of patents granted, underscoring UC’s global leadership in innovation and research translation.
With thousands of active patents spanning health, agriculture, climate, engineering, and technology, the UC system continues to demonstrate its strength in turning discovery into real-world solutions. This recognition reflects the university’s sustained commitment to advancing breakthrough research that delivers tangible impact for society.
For IIFH, this milestone reinforces the power of the UC innovation ecosystem to move food and health discoveries from the lab to market — accelerating solutions that improve human and planetary health.
