Public Benefits

The primary objective of academic technology transfer professionals is to enable the development and commercialization of academic research findings, ensuring research ultimately reaches and benefits the public. Though many benefits - such as educational advancements for students and contributions to the academic research enterprise - are not immediately visible in the media or the marketplace, the annual AUTM Licensing Survey reports myriad product developments that are attributable directly to academic technology transfer efforts. We invite you to learn more about products and some of the exciting stories behind successful technology transfer efforts.