Owl Innovator Workshop Series
Each year the Office of Technology Development (OTD) hosts a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series. These workshops are designed to educate faculty, staff, and students in an informal, practical way that encourages them to work with OTD to achieve their research goals. Every semester features different sessions and speakers covering topics related to university technology transfer.
| Sept. 4 Noon |
Disclosing Your Innovation Are you creating new innovations through your research? Join the Office of Technology Development to discuss the technology transfer process and the benefits of working with our office. You will learn how to disclose your innovation to the university and determine next steps for protection and commercialization. |
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| Sept. 16 Noon |
Navigating MTAs and DUAs Do you work with research materials or data? Join the Office of Technology Development to discuss how to safely and effectively send and receive these assets. You will learn about the process to request material transfer agreements and data use agreements to increase the impact of your research. |
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| Oct. 1 Noon |
Anatomy of a Patent Application Are you interested in patenting your research? Join the Office of Technology Development to discuss what patents can protect and how they add value to your work. You will learn about the different parts of a patent application and the process of protecting your innovation. |
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| Nov. 6 Noon |
Research Commercialization Basics Do you want your research to have real-world impact? Join the Office of Technology Development to discuss what commercialization means and discover the different pathways from lab to market. You will learn how to navigate the journey of research translation from initial idea to market adoption. |
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| Nov. 18 Noon |
Promoting Innovations on LinkedIn Do you want to share your research story with the world? Join the Office of Technology Development to discuss strategies for improving your online presence and enhancing the visibility of your innovations. You will learn how to create a compelling narrative that sparks interest and makes your research accessible to a wider audience. |
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| Dec. 3 Noon |
Innovation Pilot Award Program Are you looking for funding to advance your research? Join the Office of Technology Development to discuss how pilot awards can help you secure industry partnerships and move your innovation closer to commercialization. You will learn how to apply for an award and successfully pitch your research to the selection committee. |