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AUTM
The AUTM Licensing Activity Survey: FY2014 has just been released. This comprehensive report offers a glimpse into the current state of the technology transfer field and demonstrates technology transfer's ability to improve lives and boost economies. Included is quantitative data and real-world examples about licensing activities at U.S. universities, hospitals and research institutions.
Click here to purchase the AUTM U.S. Licensing Activity Survey: FY2014.
WRAL Tech Wire
Durham, North Carolina-based Scinovia Corp.'s new imaging system to help surgeons monitor patients' blood flow during operations is moving closer to the market in 2016. Scinovia, founded in 2014, has three employees and a dozen contractors. Its technology was developed by a team of medical technology professionals assembled by Jim Sund, Ph.D., Scinovia's founder and CEO, from the alumni ranks of the three major Triangle-area universities: Duke, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Globe Newswire
Wellspring, the leader in technology scouting, corporate venturing, and tech transfer software, has announced it has raised a $6 million Series B round led by Plymouth Ventures. The round also included participation by existing investor MK Capital. Founded as a spin-off by faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University, Wellspring will use the funds to scale sales and marketing of the company's next generation software platform used by corporate and university clients to find, manage and invest in emerging technologies.
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University of Washington
University of Washington computer scientists and engineers, with a grant from the Seattle-based Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will develop, test and deploy new technological solutions to make financial products better and more available to the lowest-income people around the world. With a new $1.7 million, two-year grant awarded by the Gates Foundation in December, the UW Department of Computer Science & Engineering is establishing a new Digital Financial Services Research Group to investigate and overcome technological barriers to widespread adoption of mobile financial services.
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Albuquerque Journal
A new "lab-to-business" accelerator has officially launched in Albuquerque with an initial cohort of three startups seeking to market University of New Mexico technologies. The City of Albuquerque approved a $200,000 grant this week for the new accelerator, dubbed "L2B," which will help scientists from the state's research universities and national laboratories transfer their innovations into the marketplace.
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Register now for the 5th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Inventors, April 14-15 at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Washington D.C. Conference features world class speakers, special reception at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and induction of the 2015 NAI Fellows. Register and read more
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AUTM
Electronic voting for the AUTM 2016 Board of Directors will be held Jan. 14-Feb. 5. AUTM members in good standing are eligible to vote. Visit the AUTM website for more information on this year's candidates or election process.
AUTM
AUTM 2016 Annual Meeting
Feb. 14-17, San Diego
Upcoming deadlines:
- Hotel reservation deadline — TODAY, Jan. 14
Make reservations by Jan. 14 to ensure discounted room rate.
- Preregistration deadline — Friday, Feb. 5
Register by Feb. 5 to save $100 off the cost of onsite registration.
Keynote Speaker: David Butler, VP Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Coca-Cola Company. Learn more.
Professional Development Courses
AUTM Marketing Course℠
AUTM Negotiation Course℠
AUTM Technology Valuation Course℠
Networking Events
- Casino Night (additional fee required, limited seating)
Enjoy the camaraderie of friends and colleagues in a fun, relaxing, casino atmosphere.
- Craft Beer Tasting (additional fee required, limited seating)
Bring your business cards, as you'll have ample opportunity to mingle as you sample a variety of micro brews.
Sponsorship, Exhibit and Advertising Opportunities: Last Chance
Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight your organization at the AUTM Annual Meeting.
- The exhibit hall is close to selling out. Submit your contract now to be included.
- Get your message in the hands of attendees. Sign up to provide a registration bag insert!
- Sponsorship options are the best way to elevate your visibility at the meeting. Call Madh Carson now at 1-847-686-2362 to find out what options remain.
AUTM
The AUTM/LES CLP Exam Review Course will be offered in San Diego on Sunday, Feb. 14, in conjunction with the AUTM 2016 Annual Meeting (additional fees apply). Learn more, and plan to attend.
AUTM
April 19-20
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Hosted by Georgia Tech Research Corporation
This in-depth look at the communication technology sectors includes presentations from industry partners on technological areas of interest and best practices for working with their companies, plus panel sessions on technology transfer topics and plenty of one-on-one networking.
Learn more and register.
AUTM
AUTM is seeking topics related to best practices and strategies for successful industry-academia partnerships for presentation at its 2016 Eastern Region Meeting.
To submit a topic, complete an application, and return it to AUTM by Friday, Jan.29. Questions? Contact Melinda Briggs at AUTM Headquarters by email or by phone at 1-847-686-2374.
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the AUTM 2016 Eastern Region Meeting, Sept. 29-30 at The Westin Philadelphia.
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AUTM
AUTM is frequently approached to provide training outside of the United States. To meet this need, AUTM is considering adding additional resources to increase responsiveness and provide training in multiple geographic areas. View the posting in AUTM Career Center for more details regarding this AUTM Professional Development opportunity.
Deadline to submit your interest is Friday, Jan. 15.
AUTM
AUTM webinars efficiently train one or multiple staff members.
Jan. 20
Noon-1:30 p.m. ET
Crowdfunding — A Conversation on Developments Impacting Technology Transfer
Learn how crowdfunding is a developing area of capital raising with wide ranging implications for enterprises from small, to emerging, to mature.
Jan. 21
Noon-1:30 p.m. ET
An Insider's Guide to Effective Partnering with AUTM Connect™
Learn effective partnering at the annual meeting using AUTM Connect™. This FREE AUTM webinar will help you prepare for the ultimate networking at the 2016 AUTM Annual Meeting. Our speaker will demonstrate all the bells and whistles of the AUTM Connect™ system.
March 3
Noon-1:30 p.m. ET
European Patent Practice — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
Learn how European patent practice fits into the global picture through discussions of a senior member of a European Patent Office Examination Division and a partner in a leading UK patent firm.
AUTM
An artificial lung device developed by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh provides respiratory support to people with acute breathing problems. Harmful carbon dioxide is filtered out while healthy oxygen is delivered directly into the patient’s blood — allowing the lungs to heal and the patient to quickly begin breathing more easily.
View the Better World video.
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