By definition, tech transfer requires a partnership. And T2 success requires finding the right partner. But that's easier said than done even during the best of times. During a pandemic, it's an even bigger challenge.
T2 professionals have had to get creative in their efforts to identify potential partners, and one popular approach is a prize challenge. Funding is always a good incentive for prospective partners to share their innovative ideas, and making them compete against each other adds incentive to submit top-quality proposals.
This week's Spotlight showcases prize challenges that are currently accepting submissions, which cover a broad range of technologies and millions of dollars in potential funding.
These competitions might help you find the right partner for your next T2 project, or they might inspire you to host your own prize challenge. Either way, it's a win.