NETWORK T2: A Consortium for Technology Transfer

THE MISSION 

NETWORK T2 is a major consortium of universities and nonprofit research institutions focused on the goal of connecting new innovations with the marketplace.  NETWORK T2 is one of the largest groups of its kind ever created, with 19 members.  The member institutions conduct over $2.23 billion each year in R&D, forming one of the world’s largest research networks and one of the nation’s leading engines of economic growth.

Under the Larta Institute's management, the institutions in NETWORK T2 will serve as magnets on their respective campuses for new technologies that have potential for commercialization.  NETWORK T2 will provide the institutions a common platform and a set of resources to link technologies and business opportunities and to smooth the process of technology transfer.  NETWORK T2 will serve to attract federal and corporate funds to the participating Universities to stimulate commercialization.

THE MEMBERS

Network T2 includes large research universities at the world’s cutting-edge, smaller, fast-rising universities; and independent research institutions at the forefront of knowledge. Members include:

GUEST UNIVERSITIES

Network T2 is always looking to develop and strengthen relationships with other universities. During the past four years, Network T2 has hosted other universities in many of the programs and events developed by the Consortium; guest universities include:

INDUSTRY AFFILIATES

Network T2 affiliates come from a variety of sectors, including life sciences, materials and manufacturing, consumer products, energy,  venture and angel capital, government and professional services. The affiliates include the following companies and industry organizations:

THE PROGRAMS

NETWORK T2 implements programs that: identify promising technologies, introduce technologies to the business and investment world, facilitate relationships with industry in the development of technologies, mentor the companies that spin out, and develop hands-on practices for efficient technology transfer.  NETWORK T2 projects will include some of the following:

•         Investment Screening Sessions.  New technologies for commercialization will be presented to venture investors  and business partners.
•         Entrepreneurship Education and Coaching.  Researchers will be connected with industry experts and coaches, who will provide researchers the business skills and the personal networks to grow their ventures.
•         Project T2 Conference.  The NETWORK T2 steering committee will continue to be the driving force behind the annual Project T2 Conference.
•         Outreach to Industry.  NETWORK T2 will provide a channel to showcase new technologies at major industry conferences throughout the country.
•         Licensing Screening Sessions.  New technologies will be presented to corporations for licensing opportunities, with various sectors highlighted throughout the year.
•         Sharing of Practices.  Through empirical data and qualitative interviews, NETWORK T2 provides members an unprecedented opportunity to understand how technology transfer works and how certain practices work better than others.
•         Intellectual Property Marketing and Database.  Members will be able to market their opportunities through the development of an intellectual property database that can readily be accessed by the outside world.
•         Industry Dialogue.  Corporations, large and small, will be engaged to help develop paths through which technologies developed by universities can better meet the needs of industry.

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