# Office of Technology Transfer
*Also known as OTT*

- Website: https://techtransfer.syr.edu
- Location: Syracuse, NY, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/techtransfer-syr-edu

> The Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer identifies, protects, licenses, and commercializes university innovations, connecting inventors with industry and startup opportunities.

Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) at Syracuse University identifies, protects, and licenses university technologies and intellectual property. It serves faculty, researchers, students, and staff, guiding the patenting process, conducting patent searches, negotiating licenses and contracts, and supporting startup formation. OTT connects innovations with industry partners to maximize societal impact while ensuring responsible stewardship of university assets.

**Mission:** To identify, protect, and license Syracuse University innovations and connect them with industry partners or startup ventures, accelerating impact while supporting inventors throughout the technology transfer process.

## Products & Services

### [Intellectual Property Available for Licensing](https://techtransfer.syr.edu/industry/intellectual-property-available-for-licensing/)
*Service*
Access innovative university-owned intellectual properties for commercial licensing opportunities.

- **IP Licensing Access** — Secure Licensing Rights
- **Direct OTT Engagement** — Contact OTT For Licensing
- **Customized Research Opportunities** — Engage In Research Collaboration
- **Flintbox IP Portal** — Explore Technologies On Flintbox

### [IP & University–Industry Collaboration](https://techtransfer.syr.edu/industry/ip-university-industry-collaboration/)
*Service*
Facilitates university-industry collaboration and licensing of intellectual property.

- **IP Intake and Analysis** — Streamline IP Management
- **Collaboration Facilitation** — Enhance Collaborative Opportunities
- **Multiple License Types** — Diverse Licensing Options
- **Corporate Sponsored Research Agreements** — Engage in Sponsored Research
- **Technology Transfer Education** — Empower Researchers

### [Invention Licensing & Commercialization](https://techtransfer.syr.edu/industry/invention-licensing-commercialization/)
*Service*
Facilitates commercialization of university inventions, aligning strategies with potential licensees.

- **Cash and equity options** — Enable Flexible Financing
- **Licensing aligned to licensee goals** — Support Business Objectives
- **Flexible term structures** — Adapt Terms to Needs
- **Startup and industry licensing** — Encourage Innovation
- **Due diligence and indemnification** — Ensure Product Protection
- **Comprehensive licensing guidance** — Streamline Licensing Process

### [For Start-ups](https://techtransfer.syr.edu/industry/for-spinouts/)
*Service*
Facilitates startup formation and brings university technologies to market.

- **Technology Commercialization Support** — Streamlines Licensing Process
- **Collaboration Opportunities** — Enhances Innovation Partnerships
- **Training and Resources for Entrepreneurs** — Empowers Entrepreneurial Skills
- **Available Intellectual Property Portfolio** — Accesses Innovative Technologies
- **Customized Sponsored Research Options** — Aligns Research with Business Needs

### [Our Intellectual Property Portfolio](https://techtransfer.syr.edu/industry/our-ip-portfolio/)
*Platform*
Maximize innovations by accessing Syracuse University's diverse intellectual property portfolio.

- **OTT IP Management** — Expert IP Licensing Support
- **Flintbox Integration** — Access IP Technologies Online
- **IP Portfolio Overview** — Understand Our IP Assets
- **Collaboration Opportunities** — Engage with Industry Partners

## 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.
- **University research partnerships** (market size $8.5B, CAGR 12.9%): Collaborative sponsored and contract research with industry and government, including joint development, applied research projects, and technology transfer.
- **Entrepreneurship and venture development** (market size $3.2B, CAGR 8%): Capabilities that support venture creation and commercialization through courses, accelerator programming, IP guidance, mentorship, and early-stage funding for students, faculty, and community partners.
- **Intellectual property marketplace and portfolio access** (market size $700M, CAGR 12%): Capabilities to publish, showcase, and provide searchable access to available university technologies and IP assets via portals (e.g., Flintbox) to facilitate licensing and partner discovery.