Commercialization

Drawing upon years of applied research and R&D investments from NASA and other leading government/commercial institutions, ITD seeks to foster partnerships with commercial enterprises to develop technologies that are both applicable to NASA mission needs and contribute to commercial competitiveness in global markets. These efforts - building upon the ITD's mission to support technology transfer, we strive to strengthen the nation's prosperity and quality of life.

Patents

ITD has developed several patents from its intellectual property. These patents include the development of innovative sensor designs to providing systems for precision agriculture. Prototype products are created from these intellectual properties and patent designs. Once these prototypes have been proven in practical testing, ITD either licenses the technology to for-profit buisinesses or creates spin-off companies to carry the products to the marketplace.

Click here to view our current list of awarded/pending patents and trademarks.

Licensed Technologies

The two main outlets for ITD's patents and applied research and development program are to license the technology to existing companies or to create spin-off companies. Licensing ITD technology and intellectual property to existing companies is the better option when it augments the receiving company's strategic goals.

Click here to view our current list of companies using ITD Licensed Technologies.

Spin-Off Companies

ITD has develped business plans for the creation of new start-up companies. Creating start-up companies is a good option when the developed technology has a unique niche in the marketplace.

Click here to view our current list of ITD start-up companies.