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Licensing Technology from Universities (feat. Brian Coblitz)

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In this episode, ⁠Krish Palaniappan⁠ speaks with ⁠Brian Coblitz⁠, the executive director of the George Washington University Technology Commercialization Office. They discuss the intricacies of licensing technology from universities, the importance of building long-term relationships, and the challenges startups face when engaging with academic institutions. Brian shares insights on how to navigate the technology transfer process, the significance of understanding university research, and the collaborative opportunities available for startups.

Krish Palaniappan and Brian Coblitz delve into the intricacies of partnerships between startups and universities, focusing on the expectations of domain expertise, monetization strategies, revenue sharing models, and the importance of patent costs. They discuss the value proposition for startups in engaging with universities, emphasizing the innovative potential of university research and the critical role of product-market fit in successful technology transfer.

Takeaways

• Licensing technology is akin to renting an idea.

• Universities excel in basic research but not in product development.

• Building long-term relationships is crucial in technology licensing.

• Startups should reach out to university technology transfer offices for collaboration.

• There is no centralized database for available technologies to license.

• Understanding the right contacts in universities is essential for startups.

• Sponsored research can follow after a licensing agreement is made.

• The patent life is typically 20 years, necessitating long-term partnerships.

• Conversations with university offices can lead to valuable insights and opportunities.

• The process of technology transfer involves both protecting and marketing innovations.

• Domain expertise is crucial for partners in university collaborations.

• Startups are generally expected to fund the development process.

• Revenue sharing can include fees, royalties, and equity.

• Patent costs can be significant and need to be reimbursed early.

• Universities provide innovative research that can lead to viable products.

• Partnerships can help startups raise funding by leveraging university credibility.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Technology Licensing

07:56 Understanding Licensing Technology from Universities

15:45 Navigating University Partnerships

22:40 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Industry

29:12 Understanding Domain Expertise in Partnerships

32:00 Monetization Strategies in University Partnerships

35:49 Revenue Sharing: Fees, Royalties, and Equity

39:55 Navigating Patent Costs and Reimbursements

45:26 The Value Proposition for Startups in University Collaborations

56:17 The Role of Product-Market Fit in Technology Transfer

01:00:41 Navigating International Patent Filings

01:02:08 Understanding Startup-University Collaborations

01:03:32 The Role of Intellectual Property in Startups

01:05:29 University Goals: Building vs. Monetizing

01:07:05 Engaging with Universities for Innovation

01:09:57 Events and Resources for Entrepreneurs

01:12:36 Building Relationships with Local Universities

01:16:47 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship

01:21:03 Global Perspectives on Technology Transfer

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Contenido proporcionado por Krish Palaniappan and Varun Palaniappan, Krish Palaniappan, and Varun Palaniappan. Todo el contenido del podcast, incluidos episodios, gráficos y descripciones de podcast, lo carga y proporciona directamente Krish Palaniappan and Varun Palaniappan, Krish Palaniappan, and Varun Palaniappan o su socio de plataforma de podcast. Si cree que alguien está utilizando su trabajo protegido por derechos de autor sin su permiso, puede seguir el proceso descrito aquí https://es.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, ⁠Krish Palaniappan⁠ speaks with ⁠Brian Coblitz⁠, the executive director of the George Washington University Technology Commercialization Office. They discuss the intricacies of licensing technology from universities, the importance of building long-term relationships, and the challenges startups face when engaging with academic institutions. Brian shares insights on how to navigate the technology transfer process, the significance of understanding university research, and the collaborative opportunities available for startups.

Krish Palaniappan and Brian Coblitz delve into the intricacies of partnerships between startups and universities, focusing on the expectations of domain expertise, monetization strategies, revenue sharing models, and the importance of patent costs. They discuss the value proposition for startups in engaging with universities, emphasizing the innovative potential of university research and the critical role of product-market fit in successful technology transfer.

Takeaways

• Licensing technology is akin to renting an idea.

• Universities excel in basic research but not in product development.

• Building long-term relationships is crucial in technology licensing.

• Startups should reach out to university technology transfer offices for collaboration.

• There is no centralized database for available technologies to license.

• Understanding the right contacts in universities is essential for startups.

• Sponsored research can follow after a licensing agreement is made.

• The patent life is typically 20 years, necessitating long-term partnerships.

• Conversations with university offices can lead to valuable insights and opportunities.

• The process of technology transfer involves both protecting and marketing innovations.

• Domain expertise is crucial for partners in university collaborations.

• Startups are generally expected to fund the development process.

• Revenue sharing can include fees, royalties, and equity.

• Patent costs can be significant and need to be reimbursed early.

• Universities provide innovative research that can lead to viable products.

• Partnerships can help startups raise funding by leveraging university credibility.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Technology Licensing

07:56 Understanding Licensing Technology from Universities

15:45 Navigating University Partnerships

22:40 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Industry

29:12 Understanding Domain Expertise in Partnerships

32:00 Monetization Strategies in University Partnerships

35:49 Revenue Sharing: Fees, Royalties, and Equity

39:55 Navigating Patent Costs and Reimbursements

45:26 The Value Proposition for Startups in University Collaborations

56:17 The Role of Product-Market Fit in Technology Transfer

01:00:41 Navigating International Patent Filings

01:02:08 Understanding Startup-University Collaborations

01:03:32 The Role of Intellectual Property in Startups

01:05:29 University Goals: Building vs. Monetizing

01:07:05 Engaging with Universities for Innovation

01:09:57 Events and Resources for Entrepreneurs

01:12:36 Building Relationships with Local Universities

01:16:47 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship

01:21:03 Global Perspectives on Technology Transfer

  continue reading

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