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Strategies for Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
US academic institutions are facing significant challenges with respect to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in view of the US Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action and the passage by several states of laws restricting EDI activities. This webinar will explore the current legal landscape for EDI as it relates to US academic institutions and will provide practical strategies and tips for how TTOs continue their EDI efforts.
Date: May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: Noon ET
Cost: Members $0, Non-Members $225
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Tech Startup Licensing Issues
Any university technology license presents challenges, but licenses to technology startups present their own unique challenges. This session will cover the fundamentals in how an institution approaches the structure and contractual provisions of a technology startup license and will discuss how the university can manage critical issues and traps that arise in such agreements. The session will also discuss some of the current pressures technology startups are concerned with, and the pushback to accept from technology startup sand their investors and approaches in how institutions can manage issues. Topics to be discussed include due diligence approaches to licensees, approaches in setting and managing milestones, understanding traps in affiliates, sublicensing and subcontracting arrangements, and other issues.
Date: June 4, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Cost: Members $0, Non-Members $225
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Innovation Ambassador Program: Empowering Faculty to Help You Help Them
As academia sees a rise in large-scale research consortia, public-private partnerships, and multi-sectoral collaborations, the role of research management will become as important as the research itself to ensuring timely, successful outcomes.
Holistic Approach for Successful Commercialization of Research Outputs
What if you could train your faculty to be your front-line eyes and ears — essentially an extension of your office in the field? Learn how several universities have developed an Ambassador program at their institutions for training select faculty to provide their colleagues with peer-delivered information and guidance related to innovation and entrepreneurship across campus.
The AI-Enabled TTO
Discover how AI streamlines TTO workflows and automates routine tasks, freeing staff to focus on strategic initiatives. This webinar explored the potential of AI-driven tools in analyzing market trends, assessing competitors, valuing intellectual assets, and ensuring compliance. It presented a compelling case for how these tools can facilitate faster decision-making and improve resource management, especially for small offices.
Tailoring Your AI Tools for Tech Transfer Transformation
This webinar explores customizing AI tools to better support your unique tech transfer processes and goals. Join experts as they guide you through AI integration for market analysis, lead generation, partnership cultivation, and commercialization strategies.