# Technology Licensing Office
*Also known as TLO*

- Website: https://technologylicensing.utah.edu
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/technologylicensing-utah-edu

> The Technology Licensing Office at the University of Utah helps researchers commercialize innovations through licensing, partnerships, and IP support.

The Technology Licensing Office (TLO) at the University of Utah enables researchers and faculty to commercialize discoveries by identifying available technologies, guiding technology transfer from concept to license, and coordinating intellectual property management. It serves researchers, startups, and industry by connecting them with licensing opportunities, negotiating licenses and agreements, and supporting disclosures, IP records, and compliance. The office provides pathways for startup licensing, collaboration with industry, and access to licensing portals and programmatic resources. Through its team of licensing professionals, the TLO helps translate research into market-ready solutions while generating revenue to support research and faculty efforts. The organization emphasizes collaboration across research, development, regulatory, manufacturing, and business functions to maximize the reach and impact of university innovations.

**Mission:** To connect the University of Utah’s innovation ecosystem by enabling commercialization of research through licensing, partnerships, and IP support.

## Products & Services

### [Pathfinder Program](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/inventors/programs/pathfinder-program)
*Service*
Empowers researchers with market insights to enhance research impact and secure funding.

- **Early Market Intelligence** — Gain Early Market Insights
- **Funding Application Support** — Enhance Funding Proposals
- **Industry Trend Analysis** — Identify Emerging Trends

### [Invention Disclosure Submission](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/disclose)
*Service*
Facilitates timely disclosure to protect innovations and initiate commercialization.

- **IP Protection Focus** — Ensures Intellectual Property Security
- **Online Disclosure Submission** — Streamlines Disclosure Process
- **Confidentiality Assurance** — Protects Sensitive Information
- **Technology Manager Guidance** — Provides Expert Commercialization Support

### [IP Protection Guidance](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/news-events/resources-opportunities/protecting-your-research)
*Service*
Facilitates effective IP protection strategies for researchers and innovators.

- **IP Protection Evaluation** — Assess Patentability and Market Fit
- **Patent Filing Support** — Streamline Patent Applications
- **IP Strategy Alignment** — Ensure Cohesion in Commercialization
- **Disclosure Process Guidance** — Facilitate Early Disclosure
- **IP Documentation Management** — Maintain Comprehensive Records

### [Market Research Guide](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/inventors/programs/market-research)
*Service*
Enhance grant applications and commercialization strategies with comprehensive market insights.

- **Market Need Identification** — Identify Market Needs
- **Target Customer Definition** — Define Customer Profiles
- **Commercial Validation Support** — Strengthen Grant Applications
- **Market Size Estimation** — Estimate Market Potential
- **Key Steps in Market Research** — Follow Structured Approaches
- **Research Sources Guidance** — Access Recommended Sources

### [I-Corps Program](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/inventors/programs/icorps)
*Service*
Accelerate market readiness of research innovations through mentorship and customer discovery.

- **Grant Potential** — Offers Funding Opportunities
- **Structured Customer Discovery** — Conduct Market Validation
- **Mentorship** — Gain Expert Guidance
- **Time and Risk Reduction** — Accelerate Time to Market
- **Program Tracks** — Access Tailored Learning Paths

### [Tech Discovery MicroGrants](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/inventors/explore-funding/micro-grant)
*Service*
Seed funding for University of Utah researchers to test innovative ideas and gather preliminary data.

- **Seed Funding for Early Testing** — Provides Initial Funding
- **Preliminary Data Collection** — Collects Essential Data
- **Grant Readiness Support** — Facilitates Larger Grants
- **1:1:1 Matching Funding Model** — Maximizes Financial Support

### [Ascender Grants](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/inventors/explore-funding/ascender-grant)
*Service*
Provides funding to bridge the gap between research and market-ready innovations.

- **Funding Support** — Offers Substantial Funding
- **Technology Development** — Facilitates Prototype Development
- **Market Preparation Support** — Enables Market Research
- **De-risking Activities** — Strengthens IP Protection

### [SBIR/STTR Grants](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/inventors/programs/sbir-sttr)
*Service*
Supports faculty in obtaining competitive SBIR/STTR grants for commercialization.

- **Application Support** — Get Expert Help
- **SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities** — Access Competitive Grants
- **Commercialization Focus** — Transform Research
- **Assistance with Grant Compliance** — Stay Compliant

### [University Incubators](https://technologylicensing.utah.edu/for-startups/accelerators)
*Platform*
Accelerate your innovation with specialized resources and mentorship at University incubators.

- **Access to Specialized Resources** — Gain Access To Expert Resources
- **Mentorship and Development Support** — Receive Expert Mentorship
- **Targeted Incubation Expertise** — Utilize Tailored Expertise
- **Fast Track License Program** — Accelerate Licensing Process

### [Licensee Portal](https://tlo-utah.my.site.com/licenseeportal/s/)
*Platform*
Streamlines licensing management for ease of communication with the Technology Licensing Office.

- **Centralized Licensing Information** — Access All Licensing Details
- **Portal Access** — Manage Licensing Workflows
- **Real-Time Notifications** — Receive Instant Updates
- **Secure Messaging** — Communicate Securely
- **Document Submission** — Submit Documents Efficiently

### [Faculty Portal](https://tlo-utah.my.site.com/inventorportal/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Finventorportal%2Fs%2F)
*Platform*
Enables faculty to manage their inventions and collaborate effectively through a centralized platform.

- **Disclosures Management** — Manage Invention Disclosures
- **Inventor Portal Access** — Access Disclosures and Workflows
- **Licensing Workflow Access** — Access Licensing Tools

## Market Segments

- **Technology transfer and commercialization** (market size $7.9B, CAGR 9.66%): Capabilities that manage invention disclosure, licensing, industry partnership formation, and commercialization pathways to move university research into licensed products or startups.
- **Intellectual property management** (market size $9.4B, CAGR 12%): Strategic IP procurement, prosecution, registration, enforcement and licensing to protect patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets that underpin product and brand value.
- **Early-stage commercialization funding** (market size $6.0B, CAGR 7%): Grant and microgrant programs providing seed and translational funding to de-risk technologies, support prototyping, and prepare teams for follow-on financing.
- **Idea validation and market research** (market size $12.0B, CAGR 9%): Capabilities for testing and scoring ideas, conducting market research, and assessing product-market fit and launch readiness.
- **Startup incubators and accelerators** (market size $3.5B, CAGR 8.5%): Programs that provide early-stage ventures with structured mentorship, cohort-based programming, access to investors, and go-to-market support to accelerate company formation and growth.