Page 12 - 2020 Startup Guide
P. 12
Commercialization & Economic Development at FAU
Over the years, FAU has developed a commercialization ecosystem that moves research discoveries from the lab to the market, fostering economic growth and promoting life-changing innovations in South Florida and beyond. Featured in this section are the prominent components of this ecosystem, with contact information for each
of them.
1. Office of Technology Development
The Office of Technology Development manages intellectual property created by faculty, staff and students at FAU. It provides impartial consultation on various legal protection and commercialization strategies, and collaborates with outside attorneys and consultants to offer additional resources. The office also works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs to structure the commercial provisions of sponsored research agreements.
Website: fau.edu/research/technology-development 12
