Start Up Information
The OTT is committed to promoting an environment supportive of entrepreneurial activity whenever it makes sound business sense and best serves the public-benefit that will be received by commercialization of the technology.
The University has four main requirements for Faculty Start-up Companies:
- The technology upon which the start-up is based is a viable platform technology.
- The faculty member has disclosed to the OTT to begin the process of obtaining an appropriate license.
- The Start-up has a viable business plan (which it will be required to provide before the license is signed by the ULRF).
- The Start-up has in place (or is agressively seeking) a competent, experienced businessperson to be CEO/President/Manager.
Additional Information on how a start-up company can intereact appropriately with the University can be found in the Memo from James Zanewicz, J.D., LL.M. and Melea East, J.D., which was distributed to faculty with start-ups, Deans and Department Heads in october, 2002.
You can read the memo HERE.
For further information or questions, contact the OTT at 502-852-2965.
