Technology transfer includes a range of formal and informal cooperations between laboratories and the public and private sectors. Technology transfer plan for the department of homeland security. Scan the qr code above with your phone to pair your device with this computer. Home office of technology transfer rice university. Technology transfer is a complicated process, which includes several closely related elements like. The office of intellectual property and tech transfer at rensselaer supports researchers in protecting intellectual property and bringing inventions into the commercial marketplace. Technology transfer offices contact details enterprise ireland.
Technology transfer office as a business unitautm technology transfer prac tice manual vol. An introduction catherine innes robert macwright, phd, esq. Technology transfer office tto introduction the tto contributes to the third mission of the university by acting as a liaison between the researchers, the companies and public authorities. Tech transfer process 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 is the process of translating ideas and creations that can be patented or ed into commercial products. Forms and model agreements technology transfer office. University of manitoba research technology transfer office. The technology transfer office of the freiburg university zft is the interface between the university medical centre and the university of freiburg and the. As part of our research, we carried out a survey of technology transfer offices at 16 of the worlds leading universities into the factors, outside the university and. For entities outside the university, we assist with anything relating to commercialization of research and licensing of available university technology.
The main objective of the uwc technology transfer office is to support and facilitate the protection and commercialisation of uwcs intellectual property ip. At that the three office applications word, excel and powerpoint will be. Latest news more 03 mar hku spinoff company fano labs and student team clearbot win jumpstarter 2020 global pitch competition 28 jan two hku dreamcatcher companies win gold and silver prizes at the 2nd asia exhibition of inventions hong kong. Working with the university university of nevada, reno. This is something universities have become involved in since the bayh dole act was passed in 1980. Doe report on technology transfer and related technology. Innovation focused tech transfer proactive further development of the technology coordinated by the tto to increase the success rate of the technology transfer. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure youre on a. For usf researchers technology transfer office patents. 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. Establishing and operating technology transfer offices. An invention disclosure is a document notifying the technology transfer office tto that a researcher has made some useful apparatus, process, or composition of matter that is distinct from anything previously known. Resources for industry technology transfer office montana.
Technology transfer office tto 1design and create data bases for all technologies, knowledge, and patents available to the bodies affiliated to the offices based on the survey specified for this purpose, and classify these knowledge, innovations, and patents. Licensing, technology transfer offices and technology transfer hubs. An introduction catherine innes catherine innes is director of the office of technology development at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. 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. 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. The office also negotiates interinstitutional agreements to facilitate technology transfer in the case where patents are jointly owned. Cus technology transfer operations were decentralized in july 2016, with those functions now based on the campuses. The tender aimed to collect information on the perception of public and. Total patents issued from technology transfer offices.
Metadata in microsoft office and in pdf documents soft xpansion. We are dedicated to building relationships with commercial partners to benefit rensselaer and. Cdc technology transfer office frequently asked questions. If you have a new invention discovery, the first step is to submit an invention disclosure form pdf to disclose any discovery, invention, process, composition of. Technology transfer and commercialization program homeland. We selected 12 universities ranging from top research universities to some regional universities. Technology transfer office tto introduction the tto contributes to the third mission. These activities are housed in the office of technology transfer. Serves as the focal point for the department on technology transfer policy. The technology transfer office tto looks to transform ideas and innovation into tangible products while creating revenue for the university, inventors, and further research. Staff directory office of technology transfer, nih. This resulted in missed opportunities to better meet potential. The process then moves to evaluation, potential patenting, marketing and licensing the intellectual property to third parties. European technology transfer offices circle in line with the innovation union flagship initiative and with the challenges that europe is facing in mind, the european tto circle network was established with the aim to bring together the major european public research organisations in order to play a collective role in driving changes to the.
The founder of carnegie mellon universitys center for technology transfer and. The office of innovation and technology transfer is responsible for managing our intellectual property portfolio including evaluating new technologies, securing intellectual property ip protection, marketing and licensing. The national innovation initiative nii defines innovation as, the intersection of invention and insight, leading to the creation of social and economic value council on competitiveness, 2004. Embodies best practices internal checks and intelligent design entire database is populated from onetime data entry. Pdf technology transfer in united states universities. Does capabilities, and the innovations it supports, help ensure the countrys role as a leader in science and technology.
Since the knowledge and creations are unique, novel and proprietary, this sharing is best. University of manitoba research technology transfer. We are dedicated to building relationships with commercial partners to benefit rensselaer and the broader community. The office of technology transfer at jpl ott at jpl specifically aims to focus on jpl intellectual property management and licensing, and. Pdf technology transfer offices and commercialization of.
This workshop was a one day meeting, gathering stakeholders from the research, technology transfer and innovation ecosystem, including. For contact details in your college, go to technology transfer offices contact details. Department of the interiors new departmental manual chapter for technology transfer policy and procedures 761. All technology transfer opportunities flow from research. The t2ips serves as a repository of all technology transfer agreements and allows the process for those agreements to be captured and documented. The office of technology transfer thomashorstemeyer. Open that file in your office program, make your changes, and then save the file in pdf format again. Or use a thirdparty pdf converter tool to import your pdf into an office file format, make your changes, and then save the file in pdf format again. Naval research laboratory technology transfer office. Technology transfer is the process of sharing proprietary knowledge and creations of the university with other organizations for the purpose of further understanding, development, use and commercialization for the benefit of the university and society. Office of technology transfer morgan state university. The technology commercialization office tco is the primary resource for university of south carolina inventors, industry partners, and entrepreneurs who. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, we will hold office hours online. 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.
Over the past year, the msu technology transfer office tto has been instrumental in generating research collaboration agreements between msu faculty and leading companies. The technology transfer invention process is designed to benefit south dakota state university, the local economy, and society as a whole. 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. The term technology transfer is used to describe the process of moving the commercial outputs of a research project out of a higher education institute and into a company. Montana state university technology transfer office po box 170531 bozeman, mt 59717. To accomplish its mission, technology transfer and commercialization. Box 1892 houston, tx 772511892 73480000 privacy policyprivacy policy. The experience of china, india, japan, philippines, the republic of korea, singapore and thailand. The childrens healthcare of atlanta technology transfer program enforces our commitment to advancing pediatric medicine. The federal laboratory consortium for technology transfer flc has taken steps to communicate with potential customers, including small businesses and entrepreneurs, but has not obtained feedback from them to assess their needs when designing and implementing technology transfer clearinghouse initiatives. Technology transfer offices may work on behalf of research institutions. The office of technology transfer at morgan state university assists faculty and staff members, administrators, and students with intellectual property issues resulting from their research discoveries, and other scholarly and creative activities. On october 28, 2011, following a series of reports identifying the status of technology transfer from federal funds and federal laboratories. These two factors led the spectacular despite current problems improvement in competitiveness and economic success of the newly industrialised asian pacific economies.
An invention disclosure that fully describes the invention is completed, signed, and submitted to the technology transfer office. Technology transfer handbook heriotwatt university. Academic technology transfer is a rigorous process that involves many different. Concordia university now has a technology transfer office tto that is part of the office of sponsored programs osp. Technology transfer office tto university of namur. As the navys corporate laboratory, the naval research laboratory nrl draws on the powerful resources of a combination of scientific expertise and modern facilities. In particular, technology transfer supports the maturation and deployment of doe discoveries, providing ongoing economic, security and environmental benefits for all americans. The technology commercialization office technology. As part of our research, we carried out a survey of technology transfer offices at 16 of the worlds leading universities into the factors, outside the university and within it, that drive successful 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.
Working with the university technology transfer office. Department of the interiors new departmental manual chapter for technology transfer policy and procedures 761 dm 1, which was issued on may 16, 2014. Technology transfer office tto page content t to creates clear processes for the commercialization of technology developed by nust faculty, researchers a nd students and provides consistent set of expectations for business and industry partners who wish to commercialize. Index center for technology transfer and enterprise creation. Technology transfer office technology transfer office. Manages various technology transfer mechanisms to promote the transfer andor exchange of technology with industry, state and local governments, academia and other federal agencies.
The dhs technology transfer office utilizes a technology transfer intellectual property knowledge management system t2ips to capture all agreements and inventions throughout dhs. Establishing a technology transfer office ip handbook. Technology transfer plan for the department of homeland. Technology transfer remains part science and part art, requiring to select an operating mode which works, the laboratory, and the clientele. Viable strategies to set up and operate a tto must be firmly grounded in realistic economic expectations. Following on from the success of the first technology transfer strengthening initiative ttsi, enterprise ireland now supports technology transfer across a broad range of the higher education institutes in ireland. Innovation and technology transfer childrens healthcare of. Technology transfer, also called transfer of technology tot, is the process of transferring. On october 28, 2011, following a series of reports identifying the status of technology transfer from federal funds and federal laboratories, the white house issued the presidential memorandum. Technology transfer will not really make your university or research institution rich because building a robust technol. Montana state university technology transfer office 2310 university way, building 22 office 9a bozeman, mt 59715. Va technology transfer program briefing 2 mb, pdf managing ip at the va research office. Technology transfer offices and commercialization of university intellectual property. The technology transfer invention process is designed to benefit south dakota state university, the local economy, and society as.