TechLink is on a mission to maximize the impact of the nation’s investment in research and development. You are crucial to that mission.
Innovation is the cornerstone of economic growth, and the results of federal research and development are a treasure trove waiting to be tapped. Under the mandate of 15 U.S.C. 3710, TechLink is dedicated to ensuring that the breakthroughs emerging from federal labs find their way into the hands of American business owners and operators.
But we’re only part of the T2 equation. We know you have a big job as an ORTA. TechLink is here to help you identify IP in your lab with potential, market that winning technology, find commercial partners to make and take your lab’s technology to market, and choose the right license type—then dot all the i's and cross all the t’s within that agreement. When all of that is done, TechLink measures the impact of T2.
A Legacy of Bridging Gaps
For over two decades, TechLink has been the catalyst connecting the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) labs with U.S. businesses. Our expertise in licensing transforms cutting-edge federal innovations into commercial successes, driving economic growth and furthering the missions of the agencies we serve.
How TechLink Facilitates Tech Transfer Partnerships
TechLink collaborates closely with tech transfer offices to create a path for federally developed intellectual property (IP) to reach the market. Here’s how we make it happen:
Evaluation and Selection of IP
Our process begins with a thorough evaluation of available IP. We identify the most commercially promising technologies, bringing forward the best and brightest innovations with T2 potential.
Comprehensive Marketing Efforts
Once the lab identifies a technology with strong commercialization potential, we create compelling marketing campaigns that highlight its applications and benefits. A robust marketing strategy is crucial in attracting the right industrial partners.
Our dedicated team deploys a robust marketing campaign, reaching out to U.S. industry leaders, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to match each innovation with a company that can take it to the next level.
High-Quality Licensing Prospects
Through rigorous vetting and outreach, we deliver high-quality licensing prospects to DOD labs, ensuring that each connection has the potential for success.
Facilitate Win-Win Agreements
TechLink acts as a mediator, working closely with Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTAs) and prospective licensees to navigate agreements that benefit all parties involved.
Beyond Licensing: Measuring Impact
Our commitment doesn’t end with the signing of a license agreement. TechLink conducts comprehensive economic impact studies to assess the results of DOD T2 partnership agreements on the national economy. These studies provide invaluable insights into how federal research investments translate into economic gains and support agency missions.
Innovation Discovery Workshops
TechLink also hosts innovation discovery workshops with DOD labs, designed to uncover new inventions and explore their commercial potential. These workshops are a breeding ground for ideas that can lead to successful T2 partnerships.
Partner with TechLink
By partnering with TechLink, DOD labs can move their innovations off the shelf and actively contribute to technological advancement and economic prosperity. We are the bridge between groundbreaking DOD research and the vibrant pulse of American industry.
Join Us in Driving Innovation
TechLink’s mission is to ensure that the fruits of DOD lab research and development benefit the nation. With our extensive technology transfer experience, strategic approach, and unwavering commitment to fostering partnerships, we help turn government research into commercial reality.
If you're ready to see your lab’s innovations make a real-world impact, TechLink is here to guide the way. Together, we can transform potential into progress, and ideas into industry-leading solutions.