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Technology Commercialization Contact Directory
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Contacts by Topic
| Inquiry Type | Contact Email | Notes / Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Agreements | [email protected] | for questions about MTAs, NDAs or PMTAs |
| Patent Assignments | [email protected] | Patent assignments and declarations |
| Patent Accounting | [email protected] | Patent expenditures, reimbursements, or law firm invoices |
| Royalties & Finance | [email protected] | Royalty distributions and Tech Comm financial items |
| General Inquiries | [email protected] | For general questions about Technology Commercialization |
Contacts by Technology Sector
For University of Minnesota Researchers (Protecting & Commercializing Innovations)
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- Human & Horticulture: contact Anne Hall
- Creative Works: contact Vaughn Schmid
- Engineering & Physical Sciences: contact Eric Olson
- Life Sciences: contact Allison Ferro
- Software & Information Technology: contact Sandipan Banerjee
For External Organizations (Licensing Inventions)
- Engineering & Physical Sciences: contact Cecilia Hall or Doug Franz
- Life Sciences: contact Kenneth Karanja, or Raj Udupa
- Software & Information Technology: contact Andrew Morrow
Specialized Programs & Resources
- Industry Research Partnerships: University of Minnesota researchers interested in partnering with a company or pursuing industry-sponsored research should contact Leza Besemann.
- Available Technologies: Visit license.umn.edu to explore current University of Minnesota technologies and innovations available for licensing.