IP & Licensing

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.

Oregon State University Resources for Startups

• 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

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• 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.