Helping Today’s Discoveries Become Tomorrow’s Innovations About the Office for Technology Commercialization otc3.png 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? otc2.png 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? otc1-v3.png 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 New Entrepreneurial Network Alert Aug 13, 2018 The U of M will be a part of a new network designed to connected entrepreneurs with university startups in need of business leadership. Read More Scientists Have Found a Fast and Cheap Way to Edit Your Food’s DNA Aug 11, 2018 U of M startup Calyxt, based on discoveries by Prof. Dan Voytas, has developed healthier soybean oil using cutting-edge gene editing techniques that allow scientists to make faster, more precise improvements to crops. Read More U of M Introduces New Apple: First Kiss Aug 7, 2018 First Kiss, the U's newest apple and a relative of Honeycrisp, will be available in mid-to-late August. 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 *
