What's Being Invented Where You Live & Study?
Explore patents, universities, and innovation across every state and university in America.
Explore All 50 States + DC

Alabama
7,512

Alaska
779

Arizona
40,206

Arkansas
4,975

California
552,462

Colorado
48,503

Connecticut
39,953

Delaware
6,046

District of Columbia
5,781

Florida
68,123

Georgia
39,839

Hawaii
2,635

Idaho
13,683

Illinois
74,922

Indiana
30,577

Iowa
14,844

Kansas
11,440

Kentucky
11,153

Louisiana
5,952

Maine
5,499

Maryland
32,521

Massachusetts
113,248

Michigan
79,519

Minnesota
53,926

Mississippi
3,066

Missouri
20,279

Montana
2,896

Nebraska
4,943

Nevada
12,595

New Hampshire
18,906

New Jersey
73,125

New Mexico
6,621

New York
127,717

North Carolina
56,215

North Dakota
2,050

Ohio
58,678

Oklahoma
8,054

Oregon
50,010

Pennsylvania
67,792

Rhode Island
7,886

South Carolina
16,348

South Dakota
2,050

Tennessee
18,494

Texas
152,241

Utah
21,846

Vermont
6,133

Virginia
40,753

Washington
99,364

West Virginia
2,059

Wisconsin
37,420

Wyoming
1,796
Top States by Patent Activity
Which states lead American innovation?
| Rank | State | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California | 552,462 |
| 2 |
Texas | 152,241 |
| 3 |
New York | 127,717 |
| 4 |
Massachusetts | 113,248 |
| 5 |
Washington | 99,364 |
| 6 |
Michigan | 79,519 |
| 7 |
Illinois | 74,922 |
| 8 |
New Jersey | 73,125 |
| 9 |
Florida | 68,123 |
| 10 |
Pennsylvania | 67,792 |
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