The brandeis office of technology licensing is a university service unit composed of a specialist in academic licensing networked with external consultants, as appropriate, to achieve a full range of competencies in licensing, business development, and legal matters for transferring technologies. Given the disparate structural arrangements of universities technology transfer entities, it should be clarified that we targeted the office with formal responsibility for each universitys commercialization activities. Our mission is to develop university of rochester innovations into valuable products and services to make the world ever better. As a result of this wide scale technology decentralization, academic researchers have discovered new drugs that today treat millions of people worldwide. Now you can also convert scanned documents with any of our pdf converters. This table shows all reclamations patents, with links to the full text on the u. Ensure adequate oversight and guidance of its technology transfer and commercialization structures and processes. Technology transfer office of the czech academy of sciences 06 czech university of life sciences prague, technology transfer and innovations office 08 institute of physics of cas, centre for innovation and technology transfer 10 iocb tto ltd. Patentable inventions, tangible materials and ed materials are transferred to the forprofit sector for further development into useful commercial. 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. The office of intellectual property and tech transfer at rensselaer supports researchers in protecting intellectual property and bringing inventions into the commercial marketplace. The tto may assist us in locating an appropriate manufacturer.
Technology transfer handbook heriotwatt university. Be sure to save a copy of the sp as i would not trust that ms would not. Manages various technology transfer mechanisms to promote the transfer andor exchange of technology with industry, state and local governments, academia and other federal agencies. But it was the creation of the nab in 2002 that helped provide a strategic focus and direction for our tech transfer activities. Flc technology transfer desk reference comprises the following interrelated topics. Overview of technology transfer at the department of homeland security the dhs technology transfer office is housed within the science and technology directorate, research and development partnerships group. Pdf the effectiveness of university technology transfer. The technology transfer office tto is heriotwatt university dedicated research. This is something universities have become involved in since the bayh dole act was passed in 1980. Technology transfer office tto university of namur.
This section presents various thoughtprovoking perspectives on how technology transfer offices are structured to meet differing objectives and environments. Administration of large and small technology transfer offices robin rasor and page heller it becomes the directors job to identify all of the stated and unstated missions for the office, make sense of them, and operate the office accordingly. University technology transfer, entrepreneurship, technology. University technology transfer takes many forms, primarily the annual migration of university graduates into the wider commercial world and the publication of research findings.
It can occur through publications, educated students entering the workforce, exchanges at conferences, and relationships with industry. The president of the united states issued a presidential memorandum titled accelerating technology transfer and commercialization of federal research in support of highgrowth businesses on october 28, 2011 presidential memorandum, attachment 1. Box 1892 houston, tx 772511892 73480000 privacy policyprivacy policy. Serves as the focal point for the department on technology transfer policy. Naval research laboratory technology transfer office. Pdf understanding technology transfer researchgate.
A philosophy of licensing and technology transfer for. If you are interested in partnering with reclamation, please contact the technology transfer staff. Examining faculty and staff conflicts and ethical issues clovia hamilton and david schumann abstract with respect to university technology transfer, the purpose of this paper is to examine the literature focused on the relationship between university research faculty and technology transfer of. Performing organization names and addresses department of defense,defense laboratories office,washington,dc 8. The research commercialisation office of the university of oxford, previously called isis innovation. Jeremy tamsen director of the office of technology transfer. 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. For the purposes of this guide, technology transfer refers to.
Our staff is skilled at identifying the market potential for faculty inventions, pursuing u. 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. Below are some case studies that go into details about these projects. We use the ubiquitous title of technology transfer office tto when referring to these offices. But it takes technology transfer, partnerships with the private sector and a solid. 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. Technology transfer technology transfer has been defined as the process whereby technology is moved from one physical or geographic location to another for the purpose of application toward an end product perlmutter and sagafineja, 1981. In its broadest sense, technology transfer relies upon the ability to transfer robust and reproducible science i. Implementing a technology transfer project that could help address some of the important process management problems faced by managers of technology transfer projects and avoid common errors that they tend to make. Chesnais 1986 defines technology transfer as the transition.
It can occur through publications, educated students entering the workforce, exchanges at conferences, and relationships with industry, among other things. Ceo, inriatransfert kenneth morse, managing director, mit entrepreneurship center amnon shashua, school of engineering and computer. Technology transfer in united states universities article pdf available in journal of evolutionary economics 121. The expert consultation on agricultural extension, researchextensionfarmer interface and technology transfer took place at fao regional office for asia and the pacific, bangkok, from 16 to 19 july 2002. This paper examines the role of offices of technology transfer ott in 12 u. Prior to an appointment, the doctors office will send an appbased survey for youryour family health history. On october 28, 2011, following a series of reports identifying the status of technology transfer from federal funds and federal laboratories. The technology transfer office connects researchers with industry to bring inventions to the marketplace. Section one, introductionprovides an overview of technology transfer, federal technology transfer policy, and the benefitsof technology transfer for all participants. Technology transfer and commercialization program homeland. Creating accessible pdfs from microsoft word accessible. However i think that the office 2007 pdf addin was included in the later service patches for office 2007. Available technologies research and development office.
Office of technology transfer university of michigan. Administration of large and small technology transfer offices. Doe report on technology transfer and related technology. The intention is to address the basic requirements needed for a successful transfer in order to satisfy any regulatory authority. Based on this data, the product will run algorithms, generate a report, and provide recommendations on lifestyle interventions with an overall goal of building a database of health, diseases, and outcomes. Faculty resources office of technology commercialization. For inquiries regarding disclosing your technology or licensing an available technology, please contact us. Technology transfer models and elements in the university. 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. 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 paper commences with an overview of technology transfer and some important existing models of technology transfer. These include promoting the pursuit of patents based on. Upon receipt of an invention disclosure, the technology transfer office assists university.
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. Section two, the office of research and technology. The office of technology transfer at jpl ott at jpl specifically aims to focus on jpl intellectual property management and licensing, and. Finally, the office of technology transitions would like to acknowledge the valued role. Only through the effective effort of extension specialists and agents can farmers gain the skills necessary to use this technology. Lowe joint office of technology transfer jott to administer the transfer of technologies developed at usu and to facilitate collaborations among researchers at usu, hjf, other universities, and private industry. Guidelines for technology transfer and partnering in the past 30 years, biotechnology tools and techniques have permeated into nearly every type of academic life science research. 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. As the navys corporate laboratory, the naval research laboratory nrl draws on the powerful resources of a combination of scientific expertise and modern facilities. Does the sale of a technology constitute technology transfer.
The consultation participants represented bangladesh, cambodia, china, india. Accelerating technology transfer and commercialization of. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. Moneythumbs pinpoint ocr optical character recognition technology seamlessly integrates with your converter. What is the brandeis office of technology licensing. The tto brochure showcases innovative projects, patents and technologies on offer.
Observations and experiments during research activities often lead to inventions. It is imperative for the university to have some technology transfer capability of its. Microsoft save as a pdf xps file addin for 2007 microsoft office program. The evolving concept of value add in university commercialisation. The case of thailand, technology in society 2016, doi. Revise and implement its policies in support of technology transfer and commercialization. The experience of china, india, japan, philippines, the republic of korea, singapore and thailand. I am pleased to present this study on technology transfer, intellectual property rights and universityindustry partnerships. Department of defense technology transfer t2 program. The introduction of a technology into a developing country, is understood by some developed countries as having achieved the objective of technology transfer. Although technology transfer is an important source for knowledge and innovation, it is difficult to measure its success, and little research has been done to determine exactly what accounts for success. Pdf models and methods of university technology transfer. The office of technology transfer is a service department of the university that facilitates the protection and further development of technologies developed by personnel of the university. Success criteria and factors for technology transfer projects.
Technology development and transfer tdt applying science and technology one of the ways that the office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement osmre balances coal production with environmental protection is by providing resources for technical assistance, training, and technology development. Scott carter, office of technology transfer, california institute of technology charles irving, cofounder, pond ventures laurent kott, vp for technology transfer, inria. This guide is organized to answer the most common questions we typically field from our research community and provides a broad overview of the tech transfer process and services. 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. For the purposes of this guide, however, technology. The inventors guide to tech transfer outlines the essential elements of technology transfer at the university of california, berkeley. Preparing for the 21st century, which was held at iowa state univer sity in the fall of 1993. As noted, a fundamental philosophical underpinning of academic technology transfer is to ensure that each technology asset is. Office of technology transfer morgan state university. 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. Technology transfer plan for the department of homeland. Therapeutic and diagnostic targets for severe rsv infection.
As well, i would like technology transfer to have developed professionally so that it can be a source of exceptional career experience for graduates and for individuals able to bring business and corporate experience to the table. Technology transfer is the transfer of knowledge and discoveries to the public. Technology transfer office waterford institute of technology. Universities face a choice in deciding whether their technology transfer office tto should be part of the universitys administration, or a separate. Technology transfer plan for the department of homeland security. I believe that it should be a katharine ku katharine ku is executive director of the office of. Technology transfer and the ttos leading the process have been widely recognised as key drivers of economic growth and national competitiveness, which benefit the public through new products that improve quality of life. Universities worldwide play a leading role in advancing the frontiers of science and technology. Technology transfer refers to the acquisition or use of innovations or knowledge that is developed by other organizations or in other countries. Pdf exxon mobil and conocophillips stock price has been predicted using the. The adobe pdfmaker plugin ships with adobe acrobat pro, and the. Technology transfer office concordia university wisconsin. Technology transfer is the process of translating ideas and creations that can be patented or ed into commercial products. Publicly funded agricultural research and the changing structure of u.
Respiratory syncytial virus rsv infects nearly all children by their second birthday. Uniformed services university usu and hjf established the john w. There are no technology transfer office blog posts. Concordia university now has a technology transfer office tto that is part of the office of sponsored programs osp. 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.
If youre using word online with office 365, you have another fast option for conversion. The technology transfer office is often the first point of contact for industry and other external agencies interested in identifying the research capabilities within the institute and exploring how wit experts can add value to your business. The research commercialisation office of the university of. This is a pdf file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. Please view our handout explaining the dangers of public disclosure of your inventions pdf. Distribution download pdf download our distribution case study on our work with walgreens distribution center maintenance organizations. And it is one of the main responsibilities of the institute for entrepreneurship, which is, in essence, the technology transfer office of polyu. 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. The current document entitled memorial universitys technology transfer and commercialization strategy reflects the feedback that was received during the open consultation period, primarily that the characterization of the strategy as an innovation strategy was too broad.
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. The technology transfer office at national jewish health accelerates the development of laboratory research towards clinical application by identifying and protecting the institutions intellectual property and facilitating business partnerships for technology licensing and commercialization. We are dedicated to building relationships with commercial partners to benefit rensselaer and the broader community. The technology transfer office supports the interactions between the research institute, industry and other partners through services such as. Rsv usually causes mild respiratory illness, however, a subset of patients. 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. Establish responsive business structures and processes. An introduction catherine innes catherine innes is director of the office of technology development at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. The innovation incubator, university business incubator. Try installing the sp3 and see if you get the pdf addin installed at the same time. I examine how the company manages this distance and seeks to transfer technology to five african countries through the purposeful use of communication. Universitys technology transfer and commercialization. We have received a waiver from our technology transfer office, which allows us to proceed with this project without additional disclosure requirement.
Over the past year, the msu technology transfer office tto has been instrumental in generating research collaboration agreements between msu faculty and leading companies. Leveling the playing field for organizational defenders. The technology transfer office operates from a centralized location to set dhs technology transfer policy, and to promote the transfer andor. In addition, before sharing the results of any research, or publishing it is important to ask the technology associate in the technology transfer office whether the document or disclosure contains any innovation or discovery that could be patented for more information, see publish and perish. The aforementioned complexity and the large amount of literature that can be found on this subject make it necessary to discuss different models of technology transfer, to present and understand the elements involved, and to identify the relationship of technology transfer in the collaboration. Home office of technology transfer rice university. Pdf in recent years, there have been numerous studies of the effectiveness of university. The ott helps move ars research discoveries to the marketplace.
This website is a resource for university of rochester researchers, industry partners, and entrepreneurs. These activities are housed in the office of technology transfer. This book grew out of the symposium technology transfer and public policy. Technology transfer, also called transfer of technology and technology commercialisation, is the process of transferring skills, knowledge, technologies. Gmit mayo campus in castlebar, county mayo offers a one year full time qqi level 8 ba honours in early childhood education and care. In windows, exporting to an accessible pdf in office 2007 and 2003 requires a plugin.
Department of defense technology transfer 2 program 5a. To accomplish its mission, technology transfer and commercialization. Technology transfer is the movement of knowledge and discoveries to the general public. Understanding technology transfer 1 the focus on technology transfer o innovation accounts for more than half of all economic growth in developed countries. Moving forward, describe the role that the technology transfer office will play in the project. It is important to keep good, reliable laboratory records of your research activities for several reasons for. The technology transfer office is also a member of the ottawa technology transfer network ottn, which enables collaboration among the research institute, the university of ottawa and other affiliated institutions such as the childrens hospital of eastern ontario cheo and the university of ottawa heart institute to facilitate and accelerate. The programme provides flexible learning to students who have a qqi level 7 and wish to upskill. In february 2008, the dhs technology transfer office was established to set policy, manage the technology transfer program, and direct technology transfer activities for. Here at technology transfer services we have had the chance to work with a variety of different companies helping to improve their performance and safety all while reducing operating costs. 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.