Technology gets most of the attention, but "transfer" is just as important to the technology transfer equation. This Spotlight showcases five creative ways of improving the transfer of federal technology that have earned 2020 FLC National Awards for innovation.
Key components of this year's award-winning projects include internal competitions for funds derived from a lab's T2 royalties, technology demonstration showcases, training and mentoring in T2 concepts and strategies, and low-risk licensing options for prospective partners.
These innovative programs have enhanced T2 in multiple ways:
- Helping T2 professionals identify the technologies best positioned for commercialization.
- Increasing engagement from laboratory researchers, whose existing relationships with prospective partners can improve T2 outcomes.
- Reducing risk for external stakeholders by improving their understanding of available technologies, simplifying or accelerating application processes, and lowering costs.
- Improving lab visibility through demonstration events.
Please join us in congratulating the award winners on their noteworthy innovations.