The Zucker Institute supports MUSC innovations at every stage of the technology transfer lifecycle, from early invention and evaluation through intellectual property protection, licensing, product development, and real world use. By combining early engagement with inventors, strategic IP management, entrepreneurial support, and active industry outreach, the Institute helps transform promising discoveries into products, startups, and commercial partnerships. The metrics below reflect innovation and commercialization activity across the MUSC enterprise over the past five fiscal years and demonstrate the scale, consistency, and impact of MUSC’s innovation ecosystem.