The Tech-Knowledge Portal

The U.S. Economic Development Administration funded University Center program provides an entry-point to UConn for industry. The Portal is helping to close the gap between discovery and commercialization by supporting companies and/or entrepreneurs interested in accessing UConn technology available for licensing through our tech transfer office, and by helping to integrate that technology into their plans. The Portal also works with existing companies that want to access UConn capabilities, build new business units, or launch new tech-based products.

Contact: John Hanson john.hanson@uconn.edu

Centre for Science and Technology Commercialization

The CSTC patents and licenses inventions from research done in biotechnology, materials, engineering and other fields of research conducted at UConn.

The School of Engineering has very significant strengths in advanced materials and structures, such as nanocoatings, in electrical engineering, such as novel methods for chip manufacturing, and in chemical engineering, such as shape memory polymers.

Technologies in transgenic plants, conductive polymers, catalysts, and microelectronics are currently available.

Contact: Michael Newborg newborg@adp.uchc.edu

UConn Research & Developement Corporation

UConn R&D Corp creates new business startups based on innovative technologies developed by UConn faculty and staff.

Contact: Mark Van Allen markva@uconnrd.com

Technology Incubation Program

The University of Connecticut technology Incubation Program (TIP) aims to accelerate the success and viability of entrepreneurial companies by leveraging university technologies and facilities, and providing cost-effective business and research services, as well as access to the diverse and unique resources of a world-class university. TIP facilities total 10,000 sq.ft and are located at Storrs, UCHC and Avery Point campuses.

Contact: Rita Zangari rita.zangari@uconn.edu