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Industry Research and Technology Transfer
from idea to product
The Penn State Research and Technology Transfer Organization (RTTO) consists of the following four units:
Industrial Research Office (IRO)
contract research
With more than 2,500 science and technology-based researchers at Penn State, the Industrial Research Office can help companies identify faculty members with the expertise to meet their research needs.
Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
IP and licensable technologies
The IPO manages and protects the intellectual property of all Penn State employees. The office promotes commercialization of University inventions through licensing agreements with industry partners.
Innovation Park
space and relationships
This 118-acre business park provides companies with multiple real estate options with access to Penn State resources. The Innovation Park staff assists entrepreneurs in the creation of new companies based on University research and technologies.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA
funding opportunities
BFTP/CNP provides funding and business support services to both emerging tech-based start-up companies and existing manufacturers within a 32-county area of Pennsylvania.
Affiliate Programs
Small Business Development Center
Located at Innovation Park, the SBDC offers free business consulting for Centre and Mifflin counties. Whether you already own a business or are planning to start one, their seminars and free consultations can help you achieve your goals.
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