Technology Transfer: Information for University of Minnesota Researchers
If you are a faculty researcher and think you may have a commercially viable idea, are interested in forming a start-up company, or have questions about patenting and licensing, please contact:
Eric Olson
Technology Strategy Manager
Office for Technology Commercialization E-mail: esolson@umn.edu
Telephone: +1 612-624-6529
Technology Strategy Manager
Office for Technology Commercialization E-mail: esolson@umn.edu
Telephone: +1 612-624-6529
The Technology Strategy Manager supports faculty and researchers throughout the invention disclosure and patenting process by:
- Assisting in the identification of inventions with commercial potential
- Providing education on the commercialization process
- Helping with the submission of an invention disclosure
- Guiding the inventor through the patent process
Additional information and resources on technology transfer can be found at the Office for Technology Commercialization Web site.