Technology Transfer

WELCOME

Committing Research to Results
Technology Transfer is a function of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) at UMSL. The tech transfer staff works with faculty, staff and industry to facilitate the transfer of discoveries and inventions from the University to the private sector where they can be further developed for public use and benefit.

The ORA handles all patent applications, technology licenses, and related activities for the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

RESOURCES:

ADDITIONAL TECH TRANSFER RESOURCES:

Better World Project
(tech transfer's significant contributions to society)
Technology Transfer FAQs
UM Pocket Guide to Technology Transfer
UM System Office of Intellectual Property Protection

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wilgers, Director of Technology Transfer, at 314-516-6884.

ARTICLES OF INTEREST:

Consider This: Technology Transfer is Not Just About Royalties
07/30/2008, by Mark Crowell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Development and Technology Transfer, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Technology Transfer provides benefit in four areas critical to the University:

- Research Mission

- Economic Development

- Faculty, Staff & Students

- Public Good

Should you publish or patent? Try to do both! Seeking a patent for a discovery or development does not prevent scientific publication, and in most cases does not delay publishing.