The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Technology Transitions has announced new resources for innovators to combat COVID-19 through its Lab Partnering Service (LPS) and the COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program (CTAP). Supported by DOE's Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), these initiatives will allow America's innovators to readily access vital resources and connect and partner with experts at DOE's 17 national laboratories in the fight against the virus.
"Home to the best energy and science R&D enterprise, the Department of Energy has mobilized its considerable resources to better understand and combat the threat presented by the coronavirus pandemic," Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette said. "These programs will help transition those resources into the hands of America's motivated and talented innovation community. We are grateful to all of DOE's 17 national labs who have stepped up to facilitate access to their researchers, intellectual property and facilities during this trying time."
Visitors to the LPS COVID-19 portal can connect quickly with experienced researchers, browse existing patents available for licensing and get information about facilities that may be useful in their efforts to contribute to the fight against the pandemic. The LPS previously created similar portals around events specific to the commercial space industry and artificial intelligence, but this is the first time the platform has been used to streamline access in an emergency.
