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LICENSE: Center for Tech Commercialization

 

LICENSE commercialize technologies and support start-ups 

 

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We serve as the front door for inventors and partners, working in collaboration with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties (VTIP)

Every day groundbreaking discoveries are made at Virginia Tech, LICENSE: Center for Technology Commercialization and LAUNCH: Center for New Ventures,  provide a path to market, creating impact and value to stakeholders.  We deliver top-tier technology commercialization services to support licensing of technologies to existing companies and promote start-up formation.  We operate in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Conflict of Interest to educate and guide Virginia Tech innovators throughout the commercialization lifecycle.

Our experienced team knows what it takes to navigate the complex process of technology transfer and we bring a full suite of competencies, including depth in technology transfer and negotiation, new venture development, intellectual property (IP) management, and technical expertise. 

When the invention disclosure is found to be novel and of possible value to the market, we seek to protect the associated IP in partnership with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties (VTIP).  A 501(c)(3) affiliated corporation of the Virginia Tech Foundation, VTIP manages Virginia Tech IP administration for the university in cooperation with LINK+LICENSE+LAUNCH and Office of Sponsored Programs.

How do we help?

We create partnerships that turn scientific progress into tangible products, businesses, and service models

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We promote the progress of science and technology

We deliver on the Virginia Tech mission and support regional, state, and global economic development, cultivating an inclusive environment of scientific and entrepreneurial excellence.

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We forge deep connections with industry, investors, and experts

We stay abreast of market and opportunity areas and create platforms for partnership and value creation.

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We deliver a proactive, value-added approach

We take on a broad portfolio for asset management enabled through robust technology and market assessments, customer discovery, marketing, and opportunity shaping.

The LICENSE & LAUNCH teams offer a holistic approach to asset management and commercialization.  We encourage disclosure of IP from Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and graduate students.  With a service orientation, we evaluate discoveries for possible application and value, establish IP protection strategies, and  shape opportunities in collaboration with faculty and graduate students to be transitioned to the market.   

We help inventions become market innovations 

Faculty Inventor Spotlights

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    XJ Meng
    XJ Meng

    Meng, a world renowned virologist has more than 22 U.S. patents, that led to development of numerous commercial licensed vaccines on the global market.

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    Feng Lin
    Feng Lin

    Lin, applies materials science to energy storage and conversion research, aiming to achieve a sustainable, renewable energy future.

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    Bo Zhang
    Bo Zhang

    Zhang, plant scientist and soybean breeder extraordinaire develops elite crop varieties adapted to the Mid-Atlantic region.

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