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Get Help with Technology Commercialization

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½Ó°Òô Research Foundation (UARF) 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.

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½Ó°Òô | Proof of Concept Initiative

 is a Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½Ó°Òôprogram that reviews, evaluates, and funds university technologies that have specific prototyping or testing needs to get to the next stage. The program will allow Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½Ó°Òôapplicants 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 UA'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

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