Oregon State University Resources for Startups
OSU actively supports faculty and their students when they wish to launch a new company using technologies arising from their research at OSU. In addition to offering a world-class Accelerator, OSU will work with faculty to evaluate the company’s initial launch strategies and pave the way for a license covering the core intellectual property that the startup wants to commercialize.
Use the following resources to help you in planning your startup enterprise.
- OSU Startup Guidelines - A summary guide for faculty entrepreneurs wanting to start a new technology company. The 8 major steps for a startup are described from invention conception, patent protection, licensing and commercialization.
- Advantage Accelerator
- Current Startups
- Funding Opportunities
Other Startup Resources
- Business Oregon - Oregon's state economic development agency.
- Oregon Small Business Development Center - provides advising, training, online courses and resources for businesses throughout our state.
- Technology Association of Oregon - supports entrepreneurs and connects peers and decision-makers to establish the Northwest as a global hub for innovation.