While the term “technology transfer” doesn’t exactly evoke images of celebrations and merriment, it’s nonetheless an exciting time for a field that, in Oregon, is growing.
Oregon Health & Science University will nearly double the number of staffers in its technology transfer office, from 14 to 27. Oregon State University is adding staffers in its office as well. And state leaders continue to provide cash, as opposed to lip service, to programs that encourage universities to commercial research.
The list below provides insight into what companies have grown from university research (the term “tech transfer” refers to the “transferring” of university-developed products from the laboratory to the commercial market). A quick glimpse reveals that several prominent businesses — among them: Home Dialysis Plus Ltd., Azuray Technologies Inc. and Gamma Therapeutics Inc. — launched from Oregon universities within the last few years.
To read the full, original article click on this link: List: Oregon university spinoffs - Portland Business Journal
Author:
Andy Giegerich
