Get Help with Technology Commercialization
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ Research Foundation (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³RF) offer several ways to help with commercialization of inventions and research.
(I-Corps) is a suite of activities and programs that guide inventors and researchers to explore the commercial potential of their technologies through customer interviews, market research, and feedback from experienced business mentors.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ | Proof of Concept Initiative
is a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ program that reviews, evaluates, and funds university technologies that have specific prototyping or testing needs to get to the next stage. The program will allow Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ applicants to apply for funds two to three times each year with funding amounts up to $50,000.
Other funding sources
Federal and state agencies offer grants for technology commercialization, including funding activities such as prototyping, testing, and market research.
Contact Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³'s Office of Technology Transfer
Phone: 330-972-7840
Fax: 330-972-2368
Email: uarf@uakron.eduŸŸ
Mailing address:
170 University Circle
Suite 312
Akron, OH 44325-2103
Faculty Research in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ News
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Researchers to examine ways students across globe can collaborate on STEM work
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Mussels inspire development of waterproof adhesives
National Science Foundation grant supports Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ researchers efforts to develop a synthetic mimic of mussel adhesives using soybean oil — a renewable resource. -
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÊ×Ò³ polymer, chemistry professor receives lifetime achievement award from French university
George R. Newkome has worked with scholars at the University of Bordeaux for more than 20 years.