Helping Today’s Discoveries Become Tomorrow’s Innovations About the Office for Technology Commercialization What University technologies are available to license? What are the benefits of licensing a University technology? What steps are involved in a University license? What are some of the terms involved in a University license? Is my idea or discovery a patentable invention? What if I have an invention to disclose to the University or a project sponsor? Where can I find a material transfer, non-disclosure, or plant material testing agreement? What about student-created technology? What is the process for initiating a startup using a University technology? How does an external entrepreneur start a company based on U of M Intellectual Property? What resources are available for entrepreneurs? What startups has the University supported? News & Announcements View All Minnesota’s Top Funding Deals for Q1 Include Bind Benefits, Puris, Upsie Apr 11, 2018 A U of M startup is listed among Minnesota's top funding deals for the first quarter of 2018. Read More Minnesota Needs to Work to Jump-Start the Next Generation of Life-Science Companies Apr 6, 2018 U of M research is a key part of the vibrant, growing life-science industry that helps to sustain Minnesota's economic vitality. Read More App that Allows Airplane Passengers to Access Geological Data about Terrain Below Apr 5, 2018 Big Picture Science features Flyover Country, an app developed by U of M researchers for learning about geological features while traveling. Read More We have launched over 120 startup companies based on U of M research. Events View All Subscribe to OVPR's Inquiry Newsletter Email Address *
