University of Southern California
University technology transfer office that manages USC-owned intellectual property, licenses research discoveries to industry and startups, runs commercialization programs and grants, coordinates research agreements, and provides training and events to support invention translation and startup formation.
Industries
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Services
Technology licensing and commercialization services
Support commercialization through evaluation, patent coordination, license negotiation, and post-license engagement with licensees.
Research agreement management (MTA/DTA/DUA/CDA)
Coordinate and execute material transfer, data use, confidentiality, and related agreements to enable collaborations and transfers.
Technology Advancement Grants (TAG)
Competitive internal grant program to fund early-stage validation and proof-of-concept work for university-developed technologies.
Events, webinars, and investor outreach
Organize educational webinars, investor panels, and innovation summits that connect inventors with commercialization stakeholders.
Internship and training program in technology commercialization
Mentored internship for graduate students covering market analysis, IP assessment, and licensing practice.
Technology licensing and commercialization services
Support commercialization through evaluation, patent coordination, license negotiation, and post-license engagement with licensees.
Research agreement management (MTA/DTA/DUA/CDA)
Coordinate and execute material transfer, data use, confidentiality, and related agreements to enable collaborations and transfers.
Technology Advancement Grants (TAG)
Competitive internal grant program to fund early-stage validation and proof-of-concept work for university-developed technologies.
Events, webinars, and investor outreach
Organize educational webinars, investor panels, and innovation summits that connect inventors with commercialization stakeholders.
Internship and training program in technology commercialization
Mentored internship for graduate students covering market analysis, IP assessment, and licensing practice.
Expertise Areas
- Technology transfer and licensing
- Intellectual property management
- Startup support and entrepreneurship
- Technology marketing and market assessment
Key Technologies
- Artificial intelligence / machine learning
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- Cell and gene therapies (CAR-T and related biologics)
- Antibody-based therapeutics and antibody-drug conjugates