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Research and Technology Transfer Organization
from idea to product
The Penn State Research and Technology Transfer Organization (RTTO) consists of four units working together to connect industry to Penn State researchers, promote the commercialization of University inventions through licensing agreements with companies, and provide business support, funding and space on campus for start-up companies. Our mission is to benefit society by stimulating economic development through the transfer and utilization of University research, knowledge and resources.
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. Residents of the Park have access to Penn State resources and the support services to transfer knowledge from the University to the marketplace. The Innovation Park staff assists entrepreneurs in the creation of new companies based on University research and technologies. The office identifies sources of early stage capital and management expertise.
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.
Contact:
Ronald Huss
Associate Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer
Phone: 814-865-6277
Fax: 814-865-3591
rjh22@psu.edu
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