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Moving more ideas to market
Are you a Carolina researcher who’s conducting research that could make a human and economic impact? Do you have a discovery that has potential commercial value?
Innovate Carolina’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) oversees all aspects of University intellectual property (IP) and can work with you to take your technology to market. It offers vital expertise to Carolina faculty and students who are engaged in a large and growing portfolio of sponsored and federally funded research, which often involves innovations with commercial potential.
Our team of commercialization managers and experts in technology transfer look forward to working with you to realize the full promise of Carolina discoveries and inventions.
As part of Innovate Carolina, OTC can help you:
- Translate ideas into products and services that strengthen the economy and return revenue to the University.
- Assess your technology’s commercial potential with patent landscaping and market research.
- Launch a startup company through consulting, coaching, funding, mentorship and space.
- Secure proof-of-concept grants for technology development.
- Navigate technology patent applications and licensing agreements.
- Structure partnerships that bring University research to market.
