In the vibrant corridors of the University of Cincinnati, pioneering research extends beyond the confines of laboratories - it launches revolutionary ideas poised to reshape the world.
The key to safeguarding these innovations lies in the swift and savvy journey through the 1819 Innovation Hub's technology transfer and patent licensing process, a vital approach for both faculty and the university.
"At our research-1 university, brilliance knows no bounds across engineering, medicine, pharmacy, design, biology, education and business. We're not just discovering; we're hatching life-changing ideas that can truly benefit society. Thanks to the Ohio IP Promise, we're turbocharging faculty through tech transfer, ensuring the process is seamless while safeguarding the university with state-of-the-art patent licensing," said Geoffrey Pinski, assistant vice president for technology transfer in UC's Office of Innovation.
Tech transfer and licensing begin with intellectual property born within the university, crafted by the brilliant minds of faculty, staff and students using university resources. Pinski emphasized that creating opportunities for startups is also a beacon, attracting innovative enthusiasts to the university and magnetizing external investors and entrepreneurs, while giving Ohio's economy a power boost.
Goals for faculty transferring technologies across a broad array of research and innovation fields include:
- Understanding the market potential of your research
- Enhancing your impact on society
- Recognition and financial reward for your discoveries
- Generating additional funding for you, your department or center
- Attracting new research sponsors
- Creating educational opportunities for your students
- Linking students to future job opportunities
- Patenting and securing IP around your research
