University-Industry Collaboration and Licensing
Bringing innovation to market starts with the right support. We help protect your ideas, connect with industry and create licensing agreements that turn research into solutions.
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Resources for Innovators
Innovation is a journey—and you don’t have to take it alone. From protecting your invention and securing a patent to launching a startup or finding commercialization partners, we’re here to support every step of the process.
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Success Stories and Licensed Technologies
Innovation at Syracuse University doesn’t stop at the lab—it creates real-world change. From groundbreaking medical devices to sustainable solutions, these inventions showcase the power of research translated into impact.
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Submit a Syracuse University NDA or CDA request through the Office of Technology Transfer portal to protect confidential information and begin the review process.
Help and Support
The Office of Technology Transfer is your first stop for support with commercialization and partnership opportunities. We offer personalized assistance, practical tools and strategic advice to help you move your ideas forward.
Announcements
NSF I-Corps Teams Q&A Webinar
Learn about the NSF I-Corps Teams Q&A webinar, with resources on entrepreneurship, customer discovery, application timelines, and commercialization.
Attention SU Researchers – Plan Early for Publications and Presentations
Syracuse University researchers should submit invention disclosures early to protect intellectual property before publications, presentations, or industry collaborations.
Congratulations to Inventors – Recent Patents Issued
Celebrate Syracuse University researchers whose innovations earned recent U.S. patents, highlighting breakthroughs across science, engineering, health, and technology.
Directory
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Brian Gerling | Executive Director of Technology Transfer, Director of the Innovation Law Center at Syracuse University College of Law | bjgerlin@syr.edu | 315.443.2534 |
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Elizabeth Jeffery | Operations Specialist | jeffery@syr.edu | 315.443.5196 |
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Annie Millar, J.D. | Associate Director | ammillar@syr.edu | — |
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Related Pages
Material Transfer Agreements and Inter-Institutional Agreements
Syracuse University manages Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Inter-Institutional Agreements (IIAs) to govern the sharing and joint ownership of research materials and intellectual property.
Royalty Income Distribution Policy
Syracuse University outlines royalty income distribution for licensed intellectual property, detailing how net revenue is shared among inventors and offices.
Graduate Students and Staff Inventors
Graduate Students & Staff Graduate students: New researchers and scholars, even those just starting a graduate program, can make important contributions in t
Invention Licensing and Commercialization
Syracuse University licenses intellectual property to startups and established companies, offering flexible terms to support technology commercialization.
Intellectual Property and University-Industry Collaboration - Office of Technology Transfer – Syracuse University
Syracuse University’s Office of Technology Transfer manages faculty-discovered intellectual property, patents, and corporate partnerships for commercialization.
Intellectual Property Available for Licensing - Office of Technology Transfer – Syracuse University
Explore Syracuse University’s intellectual property portfolio. Browse available technologies, research innovations, and licensing opportunities through the Flintbox system.