The technology transfer office supports the interactions between the research institute, industry and other partners through services such as. It is the mission of the technology transfer office tto to facilitate the implementation of the nrls innovative technologies in products and services to benefit the public. Welcome to the dartmouth college technology transfer office. Bring to market research support boston university. Those innovations contribute to our societys competitiveness, our ability to reflect and our economic wellbeing. Lauren orefice and david ginty say it would be a dream come true to improve the lives of patients. The majority of the funds are distributed between the university, the technology transfer office, the inventor, and the inventors department. Technology transfer the ottawa hospital research institute. Technology transfer tt is the process of sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing and facilities among. Many companies, universities and governmental organizations now have an office of technology transfer tto, also known as tech transfer or techxfer dedicated to identifying research which has potential commercial interest and strategies for how to exploit it. The staff in the ninds and nimh technology transfer offices combine education and experience in the multiple areas of science, technology transfer, marketing, law, public policy and patent examination.
Technology transfer and innovation university of houston. In the context of the universityownership system, there are. The key performance indicators, which govern the success of the university technology transfer, are specifically selected and examined. International cases on innovation, knowledge and technology transfer. Technology transfer offices are tasked with seeing to it that such intellectual. The ottawa hospital research institute has made a commitment to innovation and maximizing the impact of its research on health care as well as the local, provincial and national economies.
To connect with us during this time, please reach out to your licensing manager over email or via the general utrf contact lines. The idea center is the fundamental resource for all commercialization and entrepreneurial activities at the university of notre dame. The ott helps move ars research discoveries to the marketplace. Licensing of intellectual property rights to parties outside the university is one significant manner in which technology transfer is accomplished, and is the focus of this policy. Autm the leading association in technology transfer. It is a reference document to help you in your discussions with the technology transfer office tto professionals who will help you evaluate the potential of your technology and help bring it to market, secure development funding or grow universityindustry collaboration. Although patentable inventions are the focus of the majority of the office of technology developments licensing activities, we also handle s for software, tangible materials disclosures for biological materials antibodies, cell lines, etc. The goal is to make the processes of invention disclosure, patent application, marketing and eventual commercialization as seamless as possible. The primary missions of the tto are to transfer dartmouth technology to our nation and the world to benefit society, enhance the recruitment and retention of worldclass faculty and staff through fair and transparent policies, and generate and distribute revenue from the. Technology transfer handbook heriotwatt university. University of manitoba research technology transfer office. Concordia university now has a technology transfer office tto that is part of the office of sponsored programs osp. Perspectives of universityindustry technology transfer in.
Commercialization engine idea center university of. Fy 2016 annual report on technology transfer fy16 page 5 technology transfer functions are critical to accelerating utility of public research and development investments, creating economic activity, and in job creation and sustainable economic development. Technology transfer office standing among the best. This is something universities have become involved in since the bayh dole act was passed in 1980. Managing ip disclosure and protecting ip identified with the potential to create socioeconomic value. As the managing director of the office of technology transfer at the shanghai institutes for biological sciences, he works with.
Early feedback is positive, and the technology is attracting a steady flow of seed funding from angel investors. A previous report prepared by the research and technology. Through this technology transfer office, polyu conducts such strategic activities in four major modes, namely spinoff companies, collaborative research, consultancy as well as technology licensing. If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs. Kim 2002 used two dimensions to analyse the transfer of technology namely, the market mediation and the role of foreign supplier.
Transferring knowledge and innovation from a public research organization to the private sector for commercial application and public benefit requires a formal mechanisma technology transfer office ttoto protect and license intellectual property. Cooperative research and development agreements cradas are legal agreements between a government research and development laboratory and a nonnavy partner to cooperatively conduct research and development in a given technical area and share in the technical results derived from the joint effort. The goal of a technology transfer office should be to encourage technology transfer, innovation, and. Fdas technology transfer program team helps move these technologies to the private sector by patenting and licensing these developments so that new products in areas like vaccines, food pathogen. There are many commercialization options, and the office of technology transfer ott has experience in managing the complexities of technology transfer. Va technology transfer program briefing 2 mb, pdf managing ip at the va research office. Pdf performance evaluations of technology transfer offices. The process then moves to evaluation, potential patenting, marketing and licensing the intellectual property to third parties. The office of technology transfer and innovation otti manages patents, s and trademarks, and works with faculty and the intellectual property committee to file patents for inventions. Fostering technology transfer, innovation, and entrepreneurship. There has also been significant growth in the number of startup companies forming to develop and commercialize. Technology transfer office the main objective of the uwc technology transfer office is to support and facilitate the protection and commercialisation of uwcs intellectual property ip by. Pdf technology transfer and technology transfer intermediaries.
This booklet is based on the university of michigans inventors guide to technol ogy transfer, with adaptation for penn state and the penn state office of technology management otm. Technology transfer process mit technology licensing office. Montana state university technology transfer office 2310 university way, building 22 office 9a bozeman, mt 59715. This has led the umass amherst technology transfer office tto to create programs that encourage and assist faculty and students in starting new companies that can contribute to our global technology economy and engender a diverse innovation ecosystem in. The 2009 survey of technology transfer offices by maryann feldman. Technology transfer office article about technology. The process of technology transfer involves the initial submission to the tlo of a new technology which has arisen from research or activity undertaken by mit employees. Technology transfer office technology transfer office. Evaluating university technology transfer offices springerlink. As the navys corporate laboratory, the naval research laboratory nrl draws on the powerful resources of a multidisciplinary combination of scientific expertise and modern facilities. The alertwatch system is currently being piloted in 75 operating rooms throughout the um health system.
Office of technology transfer morgan state university. The staff in the hjf technology transfer and commercialization office encourages scientists and private industry to collaborate on research and development projects with an eye toward protecting intellectual property through patents, s, trademarks, or trade secrets, and creating successful commercialization strategies that ultimately benefit the public. Case western reserve universitys technology transfer office tto serves our innovators with fullspectrum intellectual property services. Scott carter, office of technology transfer, california. In a similar vein, this study could be enhanced by a faculty perspective. Harvard office of technology development harvard office of. What is the role of the technology transfer offices in. Although utm technology transfer office is known for its support and flexibility towards academics pursuing commercialisation, the role of the extraordinary individuals. Technology transfer technology transfer often called tech transfer is a key component in the economic development mission of the university of missouri. Revenue received from licensing is distributed to inventors, the inventors primary department, and duke university for investment in future research. We map the relative success of technology licensing to. Office of technology transfer shanghai institutes for.
Technology transfer policy office of technology transfer. Our staff is skilled at identifying the market potential for faculty inventions, pursuing u. If the application is submitted to the uspto electronically, it must be in pdf file. Pdf technology transfer in united states universities. Save to pdf global technology transfer group took the original breathtaking elements of a penthouse built in 1927 and blended them with the needs of the modern workplace, an ideal space for the portlandbased patent transaction firm. View technology transfer research papers on academia. This paper, however, focuses on the transfer of technology from universities, since universities have special challenges and institutional problems that may not. We market and license the technology to an existing business, or assist you in creating a new entity as a licensee a startup. Rehabilitation engineering research center on technology transfer. Managing a technology transfer office offers more than 20 chapters that explore topics such as the various tto models, finding and keeping staff, managing equity, data and records management, and agreement monitoring. Technology transfer office concordia university wisconsin. Technology transfer process technology transfer is the movement of knowledge and discoveries to the general public. Universitys technology transfer and commercialization.
And it is one of the main responsibilities of the institute for entrepreneurship, which is, in essence, the technology transfer office of polyu. Technology development salk institute for biological studies. Global technology transfer group gtt offices by jhl design. Cus technology transfer operations were decentralized in july 2016, with those functions now based on the campuses. Naval research laboratory technology transfer office. Hhs technology transfer policies and procedures manual note. Bauer and others published technology transfer and. Marketing roles of university technology transfer offices.
The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the governing board of the national research council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the national academy of sciences, the national academy of engineering, and the institute of medicine. Tech transfer complements the research mission of the university by providing the research a path to move innovative discoveries to commercial companies to further develop the technology and make it useful for mankind. Responsibility towards the outside world has been one of the fundamental values of masaryk university. We are very grateful to ken nisbet, robin rasor, and the staff of the um office of technology transfer for their.
The university of alabama office for innovation and commercialization is primarily responsible for commercializing the innovations generated by ua faculty, staff and students, either through licenses to industry partners or via the formation of spinoff enterprises based on ua technologies. Technology transfer tt is the process of sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing and facilities among governments and other. Harvard office of technology development harvard office. The role of a technology transfer office tto research and innovation are cornerstones of irelands economic development policy. Montana state university technology transfer office po box 170531 bozeman, mt 59717. The universitys industry engagement and technology development offices are here to help, whether that means facilitating industry meetings, obtaining a patent, completing license agreements, or providing guidance for starting a new company. Technology transfer is the process of translating ideas and creations that can be patented or ed into commercial products. Ceo justin adams expects to be marketing the technology within a year, following fda approval. Knowledge and technology transfer university of stuttgart. Cus technology transfer operations were decentralized in july 2016. Programs to transfer technology from universities and government agencies to the private sector are a cornerstone of economic development in the us economy. The act was by no means the first statute intended to use higher. Bu is committed to getting our researchers ideas, technology, and work into the hands of the people they can benefit.
Technology transfer technology transfer is the process by which a developer of technology makes its technology available to a commercial partner that will exploit the technology. University of manitoba research technology transfer. By analyzing the highlights of the major activities reported by the technology transfer offices ttos of twenty us major universities, the performances of tto activities are quantitatively assessed and the associated scores are compared with each other. Furthermore, the findings are based on us university system that. The mission of the office of technology transfer is to promote and facilitate the transfer of useful technologies to the commercial sector so that the public can directly benefit from the ingenuity and creativity of our outstanding researchers. The office of intellectual property optimization ipo, formerly otc has a new website. University technology transfer office business models. This paper challenges these efforts by exploring key management issues for university technology transfer offices ttos and the impact of location on the selection of appropriate commercialization models. It can occur through publications, educated students entering the workforce, exchanges at conferences, and relationships with industry. The search may also save the inventor futile efforts to pursue development of an. Intellectual property and technology transfer house of commons. Autm is an association of over 3100 technology transfer professionals thats committed to helping you bring your research to life. Pdf technology transfer offices and commercialization of.
Learn more about converting microsoft powerpoint to pdf in microsoft office choose the acrobat dc plan that works for you. This plan is intended to guide doe, particularly its office of technology transitions ott, in promoting scientific and technical innovation that advances the economic, energy and national security interests of the country. The office of technology transfer at jpl ott at jpl specifically aims to focus on jpl intellectual property management and licensing, and. Office of technology transfer shanghai institutes for biological sciences. Hhs technology transfer policies office of technology. Technology transfer, also called transfer of technology tot, is the process of transferring disseminating technology from the person or organization that owns or holds it to another person or organization. The university of south florida s usf technology transfer office was established in 1990 to facilitate the commercialization of university intellectual property, including patents and s. The technology transfer office connects researchers with industry to bring inventions to the marketplace. These dimensions show if receiver of technology make payment for the usage or. Select a folder for the exported file or click choose a different folder and navigate to the appropriate folder.
Can centralized technology transfer save public research. Building on its strong culture of encouraging fundamental research, this technology transfer and commercialization strategy proposes a detailed action plan aiming to. Using nonwoven materials in diy face masks updates and information on coronavirus covid19 utrf staff members are following safety guidelines and many are working remotely. Thousands of great ideas are thought up at the university. The goals the goals need to be broader than that and be integrated with the entire mission of the university.
The office of technology commercialization protects purdue university intellectual property and leads the technology transfer activities for patented purdue innovations with a goal to help society live healthier, happier, longer lives. The office for technology transfer and licensing ottl website offers the boston college community guidance and resources to assist them in identifying, protecting, and commercializing innovations and seeks to engage the broader business community in identifying innovations and faculty research programs of interest. An inventors guide to technology transfer office of the. Technology transfer office of research and technology. There is some variability in the proportion that each group receives, however, based on the individual university and whether the product is a patented invention or ed material thursby 2000. Harvard stem cell research receives support from sarepta to advance invivo genome editing toward prospective therapy. Technology transfer office priorities and mission we conducted an online survey consisting of 26 ranking questions covering the following major factors. Navy technology transfer partnership options office of. Foster a progressive culture of technology transfer and commercialization.
As the navys corporate laboratory, the naval research laboratory nrl draws on the powerful resources of a combination of scientific expertise and modern facilities. Read chapter 1 the growth of university technology transfer. The tto works with researchers and students in every college to ready new inventions for the patenting process and potential licensing opportunities. The office of technology transfer ott is responsible for ars technology transfer program and is delegated the authority to administer the patent and licensing program for all intramural research conducted by usda. Through knowledge and technology transfer the university of stuttgart transforms ist findings into innovations that can be used in industry and society. Technology transfer office financial definition of technology. Technology transfer 297 thus, the bayhdole act of 1980 effectively estab lished the field of university technology transfer. Peter middendorf, vice rector for knowledge and technology transfer. Significant state investment has been made over the past decade in science and technology resulting in a strong base of research expertise. There are no technology transfer office blog posts. Technology transfer, also known as tech transfer or technology commercialization, is the process by which valuable research, skills, knowledge, andor technology is delivered from government, colleges and universities, or other research institutions into the corporate environment where it can be nurtured and developed into a commercial product or service with wider application and distribution. Va technology transfer directive provides guidance and instruction regarding intellectual property inventions and the transfer of new scientific discoveries to benefit the public good technology transfer. Our mission is to help these ideas cross the borders of the university and put knowledge and technologies into practice. The university recognizes and supports technology transfer as an integral component of the universitys mission.
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