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\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n ELEMENTOR CONTAINMENT RESETS\n Prevents Elementor wrapper styles from bleeding into our\n custom HTML content blocks.\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n\n\/* Zero out all padding\/margin\/gap\/background on every Elementor wrapper *\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.ticker-wrap{\n background:#00152E;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n overflow:hidden;\n padding:.55rem 0;\n position:relative;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before,\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n content:'';\n position:absolute;\n top:0;bottom:0;\n width:80px;\n z-index:2;\n pointer-events:none;\n}\n.ticker-wrap::before{\n left:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to right,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-wrap::after{\n right:0;\n background:linear-gradient(to left,#00152E,transparent);\n}\n.ticker-label{\n position:absolute;\n left:0;top:50%;\n transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:#008ED6;\n color:#FFFFFF;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.65rem;\n font-weight:700;\n letter-spacing:.12em;\n text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.35rem .75rem;\n z-index:3;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* 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!important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to main content<\/a>\n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <ol class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/\">Jackson State University<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/research\/\">Division of Research<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Technology Transfer & Commercialization<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">DIVISION OF RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">Technology Transfer & <em>Commercialization<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">Helping JSU faculty, staff, and students identify research with commercial potential \u2014 from patenting and licensing to startup formation and industry collaboration.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Welcome<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">Technology Transfer & Commercialization at JSU<\/h2>\n <p>The Division of Research and Economic Development manages the technology transfer, licensing, and commercialization process at Jackson State University. The Tech Transfer Unit assists faculty, staff, and students in identifying research with potential commercial interests and helps to develop strategies for how to exploit these interests. Strategies may include patenting, copyrighting, and trademarking; seeking licensing opportunities; and promoting startups.<\/p>\n <p>The Unit also manages the university\u2019s intellectual property portfolio, establishes collaborations between industry and JSU researchers on SBIR and STTR projects, and facilitates the process of obtaining Mississippi Urban Research Authority (MURA) approved status to have material and financial interest in companies.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"enrich-banner\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"enrich-banner__label\">Pre-Accelerator Program Led by JSU<\/div>\n <div class=\"enrich-banner__text\">EnRICH Program \u2014 Xlerator Network<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/xleratornetwork.com\/EnRICH\" class=\"btn btn--primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Tech Transfer Process<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/director\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Meet the Director<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Technology Transfer & Commercialization<br>Administration Tower, 6th Floor<br>1400 John R. Lynch Street<br>Jackson, MS 39217-0280<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019791815\">601.979.1815<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Director<\/dt><dd>Almesha L. Campbell<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Director Title<\/dt><dd>Director of Technology Transfer, Commercialization and Research Communications<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Division<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/research\/\">Division of Research<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Innovation Center<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/\">JSU Innovation Center<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"quick-links\" aria-labelledby=\"ql-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head sec-head--center\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Quick Links<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"ql-h\">Resources & programs<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"quick-links-bar\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\">\ud83d\udca1 JSU Innovation Center<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/\">\ud83c\udfeb JSU I-Corps Site<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/nigms-xlerator-network\/\">\ud83d\udd17 NIGMS Southeast Xlerator Network<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/workshops\">\ud83d\udccb Workshops<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/xr-academy\/\">\ud83d\udcf7 Virtual Reality Academy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"what-is\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">What Is Technology Transfer?<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"what-is-h\">Understanding technology transfer & commercialization<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:grid;gap:1.25rem;max-width:800px;\">\n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Technology transfer at universities refers to the process of transferring research and innovation developed within the university to the private sector for commercialization. This process is typically managed by a technology transfer office (TTO) within the university, which is responsible for identifying potential technologies, assessing their commercial potential, and then licensing or transferring the technology to a company or entrepreneur who can bring it to market.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Universities have a wealth of knowledge and resources that can be used to create new technologies and products, and technology transfer is an important way to ensure that this research is used to benefit society. By transferring technology from the university to the private sector, companies are able to develop new products and services, create jobs, and promote economic growth. Additionally, many universities also receive royalties from the commercialization of their technologies, which can be used to fund further research and innovation.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;\">The process of technology transfer at universities can include a variety of activities, such as intellectual property (IP) management, licensing, and startup formation. The TTO typically works closely with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to identify and develop commercially viable technologies, and to help navigate the process of bringing a technology to market. It is important to note that the technology transfer process is not only a way to commercialize the research but also a way to protect the intellectual property rights, ensure compliance with regulations and laws, and to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the university and industry partners.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"vision\" aria-labelledby=\"vision-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"max-width:760px;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Our Vision<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"vision-h\">Turning research into real-world impact<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">Technology transfer and commercialization refer to the process of transferring technology developed in academic or research institutions to the private sector for the purpose of creating a product or service that can be sold in the market. This process involves identifying potential technologies or innovations, assessing their commercial potential, and then transferring the technology to a company or entrepreneur who can bring it to market. The goal of technology transfer and commercialization is to promote economic growth and job creation by turning cutting-edge research into commercial products and services. Additionally, it helps in the development of new technologies, products, and services which can be beneficial for society as a whole.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Learn More About the Process<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"inventors\" aria-labelledby=\"inventors-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Inventors Toolkit<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"inventors-h\">Resources for university inventors<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">University inventors are researchers, faculty members, and students who are responsible for creating new technologies and innovations. They play a critical role in the technology transfer process, and the TTO works closely with inventors to help identify and develop commercially viable technologies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Inventor resources & programs<\/h3>\n <div class=\"toolkit-links\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>Tech Transfer Process<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/policies-and-agreements\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccb<\/span>Policies and Agreements<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/venturewell.org\/faculty-grants\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcb5<\/span>Venturewell Faculty Grants<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/i-corps-program\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>JSU I-Corps Program<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/xleratornetwork.com\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udd17<\/span>Xlerator Network<\/a>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/xleratornetwork.com\/enrich\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf89<\/span>EnRICH Program<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/span>SBIR Funding<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sbir.cancer.gov\/programseducation\/aap\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span>NIH Applicant Assistant Program<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/tutorials\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span>SBIR Tutorials<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/about-us\/events\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span>USPTO Webinars\/Meetings<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.inventtogether.org\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udfef<\/span>Invent Together Patent Academy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Intellectual property essentials<\/h3>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">Invention Disclosure<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">\n <p>Any publication, published abstract, or public presentation of an invention prior to filing a U.S. patent application may destroy your ability to obtain patents in most foreign countries.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:.6rem;\">JSU policy requires its employees and students to disclose inventions. As soon as you believe that you have a potentially patentable invention, contact <strong>Almesha L. Campbell, Director of Technology Transfer, Commercialization and Research Communications<\/strong>, who will explain the technology transfer process at JSU. You will be required to complete a Disclosure of Invention form, which provides the necessary information to evaluate patentability, inventorship, obligations to research sponsors, and other critical information.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:.6rem;\">It is imperative that information pertaining to an invention be kept confidential until a patent application is filed. Before publishing, talking to potential investors, or making a public presentation on an invention, contact the IP manager. Disclosure of invention to individuals outside the University could result in the loss of patent rights.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">What Is a Patent?<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor by the Government. This right gives the inventor the opportunity to \u201cexclude others from making, using or selling the invention\u201d for a term of <strong>20 years<\/strong> from the date of filing the application. In return for this period of exclusivity, the inventor must disclose the details of the invention so that others may seek improvements or new uses.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">Who Is an Inventor?<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">Determining who is named as an inventor on a patent is a legal decision rather than a choice made among participants. Only those individual(s) who furnish an idea can be named as inventor(s). An inventor is the one who first conceives of the invention in sufficient detail that someone skilled in the art could reproduce the invention. If two or more persons work together to make an invention, and each had a share in the ideas forming the invention, they are joint inventors.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">What Is a Patentable Invention?<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">\n <p>An invention is a discovery or creation of new material (either a new manufactured product or a new composition of matter), a new process, a new use of an existing material, or any improvement of any of these. Most of these inventions generally can be patented. However, aesthetic creations or scientific discoveries without specified application cannot be patented. Things that exist in nature which are discovered and not invented, machines that defy the laws of nature, scientific theories, or mathematical methods cannot be patented.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:.6rem;\">In general, a patent will be granted for an invention so long as it:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Is new or \u201cnovel\u201d: the invention must never have been made in public in any way, anywhere, before the date on which the application for a patent is filed.<\/li>\n <li>Involves an inventive or \u201cunobvious\u201d step: this step must not be obvious to others with good knowledge and experience of the subject of the invention.<\/li>\n <li>Is capable of industrial\/useful application: an invention must be capable of being made or used in some kind of industry.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/researchers-and-inventors\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Inventors Toolkit Page<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"industry\" aria-labelledby=\"industry-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Industry Partnerships<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"industry-h\">Industry collaboration<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The Tech Transfer Unit establishes collaborations between industry and JSU researchers on SBIR and STTR projects. Industry partners can access JSU\u2019s research capabilities, facilities, and expertise to drive innovation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/industry\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Industry Page<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/news\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">News<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/resources\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Resources<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Have a potentially patentable invention?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Contact the Technology Transfer Office today to discuss your research and learn how to protect and commercialize your innovation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Tech Transfer Process<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Innovation Center<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact Technology Transfer & Commercialization<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n Technology Transfer and Commercialization<br>\n Administration Tower, 6th Floor<br>\n 1400 John R. Lynch Street<br>\n Jackson, MS 39217-0280\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcde<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Phone<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\"><a href=\"tel:+16019791815\">601.979.1815<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Director<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">Almesha L. 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p{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;color:#96A0AE;}\n.footer__legal-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;}\n.footer__legal-links a{font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.78rem;color:#96A0AE;text-decoration:underline;}\n.footer__legal-links a:hover{color:#FFFFFF;}\n.fnav-toggle{position:fixed;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0);z-index:500;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.25rem;background:#002147;color:#FFFFFF;border:none;border-radius:6px 0 0 6px;padding:.9rem .55rem;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:-2px 0 12px rgba(0,21,46,.35);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(100%);transition:opacity .3s ease,visibility .3s ease,transform .3s ease,background .15s;}.fnav-toggle.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(-50%) 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!important;text-decoration:none;font-family:var(--fh);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:#00629A;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;}\n.jsu-btt{position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:900;background:#008ED6;border:none;border-radius:50%;width:44px;height:44px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;color:#FFFFFF;font-size:22px;line-height:1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .25s,visibility .25s,transform .25s,background .15s;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,142,214,.35);}\n.jsu-btt.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}\n.jsu-btt:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.jsu-btt:focus-visible{outline:3px solid 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.elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n gap: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n border: none !important;\n box-shadow: none !important;\n max-width: none !important;\n width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n padding: 0 !important;\n margin: 0 !important;\n background: transparent !important;\n background-color: transparent !important;\n background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n justify-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n display: flex !important;\n flex-direction: column !important;\n align-items: center !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n max-width: 780px !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n max-width: 640px !important;\n margin-left: auto !important;\n margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n background-color: #00152E !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n color: #00629A !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n color: #00629A !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n color: #636B78 !important;\n text-transform: uppercase !important;\n font-size: .72rem !important;\n letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.faculty-card__title { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.faculty-card__contact, \n.faculty-card__contact a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Resource list hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.resource-item {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-bottom-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.resource-item__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.resource-item__desc { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.resource-item__link { color: #00629A !important; border-color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Program card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.program-card {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n border-radius: 8px !important;\n color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n background: transparent !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n background: #FFFFFF !important;\n color: #002147 !important;\n border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n background: #FFFFFF !important; \n color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n background: #002147 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n background: #00152E !important;\n border-bottom-color: rgba(0,142,214,0.3) !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__eyebrow { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.fnav-item.is-active,\n.fnav-item:hover { color: #FFFFFF !important; background: rgba(0,142,214,0.2) !important; }\n.fnav-group__label { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.fnav-drawer__footer { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.fnav-footer-link { color: #FFFFFF !important; text-decoration: none; }\n.fnav-footer-link:hover { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero text hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero__tag { color: #3DB4F0 !important; }\n.hero__title { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--primary { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n background: #008ED6 !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n background: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle 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white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n display:flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:0;\n width:max-content;\n animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n display:inline-flex;\n align-items:center;\n gap:.5rem;\n white-space:nowrap;\n padding:0 1.5rem;\n font-family:var(--fh);\n font-size:.78rem;\n font-weight:500;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n transition:color .2s;\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n content:'';\n display:inline-block;\n width:4px;height:4px;\n border-radius:50%;\n background:#008ED6;\n flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n 0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n .ticker-track{animation:none;overflow-x:auto;}\n}\n\/* 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\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle__label {\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link always has explicit colors \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link {\n background-color: #00659E !important;\n color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb: sit flush below global header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody {\n padding-top: 65px !important;\n background-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 0 !important;\n 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background: #00659E;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit {\n background: transparent;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give {\n background: #3DB4F0;\n color: #002147;\n font-weight: 800;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give:hover { background: #6DC8F5; }\n\n.jsu-global-nav__main {\n max-width: 1340px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n height: 64px;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .65rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark {\n width: 44px;\n height: 44px;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark span {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-weight: 900;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n color: #002147;\n letter-spacing: -.03em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text strong {\n display: block;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-weight: 800;\n font-size: .88rem;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n letter-spacing: .01em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text span {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .62rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n letter-spacing: .14em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n}\n\n.jsu-global-nav__menu {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li {\n position: relative;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: .3rem;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n text-decoration: none;\n padding: .55rem .75rem;\n border-radius: 6px;\n background: none;\n border: none;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a:hover,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button.has-sub::after {\n content: '';\n display: inline-block;\n width: 0; height: 0;\n border-left: 4px solid transparent;\n border-right: 4px solid transparent;\n border-top: 4px solid currentColor;\n opacity: .6;\n margin-left: .2rem;\n transition: transform .2s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover > button.has-sub::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within > button.has-sub::after {\n transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n\/* Dropdowns *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n position: absolute;\n top: calc(100% + 4px);\n left: 0;\n min-width: 220px;\n background: #001736;\n border: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n border-radius: 8px;\n box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\n padding: .5rem 0;\n opacity: 0;\n visibility: hidden;\n transform: translateY(-8px);\n transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;\n z-index: 100;\n list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover .jsu-global-nav__dropdown,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within .jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n opacity: 1;\n visibility: visible;\n transform: translateY(0);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a {\n display: block;\n padding: .5rem 1.1rem;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 500;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a:hover {\n color: #FFFFFF;\n background: rgba(0,142,214,.15);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label {\n display: block;\n padding: .65rem 1.1rem .25rem;\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .65rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: .12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: #3DB4F0;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n margin-top: .35rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label:first-child {\n border-top: none;\n margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile menu toggle *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn {\n display: none;\n background: none;\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n border-radius: 6px;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n padding: .45rem .65rem;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n line-height: 1;\n transition: background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }\n\n\/* Page body offset for fixed nav *\/\nbody { padding-top: 0 !important; }\n.breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 104px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb {\n margin-top: 136px !important; }\n#main-content { scroll-margin-top: 104px !important; }\n\n\/* Sections scroll past nav *\/\n[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }\n\n@media(max-width: 1024px) {\n .jsu-global-nav__menu { display: none; }\n .jsu-global-nav__mob-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }\n}\n@media(max-width: 600px) {\n .jsu-global-nav__logo-text { display: none; }\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 PDF \/ Document Inline Viewer \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.doc-embed-wrap {\n margin: 1.25rem 0;\n border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n border-radius: 10px;\n overflow: hidden;\n background: #F3F7FB;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n padding: .6rem 1rem;\n background: #002147;\n gap: .75rem;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__title {\n font-family: var(--fh);\n font-size: .82rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: #FFFFFF;\n flex: 1;\n min-width: 0;\n white-space: nowrap;\n overflow: hidden;\n text-overflow: ellipsis;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__actions {\n display: flex;\n gap: .4rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn {\n 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!important;}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to main content<\/a>\n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <ol class=\"breadcrumb__list\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/\">Jackson State University<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/research\/\">Division of Research<\/a><\/li>\n <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Technology Transfer & Commercialization<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n \n <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n <span class=\"hero__tag\">DIVISION OF RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<\/span>\n <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">Technology Transfer & <em>Commercialization<\/em><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero__desc\">Helping JSU faculty, staff, and students identify research with commercial potential \u2014 from patenting and licensing to startup formation and industry collaboration.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\n <div class=\"about-body\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Welcome<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">Technology Transfer & Commercialization at JSU<\/h2>\n <p>The Division of Research and Economic Development manages the technology transfer, licensing, and commercialization process at Jackson State University. The Tech Transfer Unit assists faculty, staff, and students in identifying research with potential commercial interests and helps to develop strategies for how to exploit these interests. Strategies may include patenting, copyrighting, and trademarking; seeking licensing opportunities; and promoting startups.<\/p>\n <p>The Unit also manages the university\u2019s intellectual property portfolio, establishes collaborations between industry and JSU researchers on SBIR and STTR projects, and facilitates the process of obtaining Mississippi Urban Research Authority (MURA) approved status to have material and financial interest in companies.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"enrich-banner\">\n <div>\n <div class=\"enrich-banner__label\">Pre-Accelerator Program Led by JSU<\/div>\n <div class=\"enrich-banner__text\">EnRICH Program \u2014 Xlerator Network<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/xleratornetwork.com\/EnRICH\" class=\"btn btn--primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Tech Transfer Process<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/director\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Meet the Director<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"about-facts\">\n <dl>\n <div><dt>Location<\/dt><dd>Technology Transfer & Commercialization<br>Administration Tower, 6th Floor<br>1400 John R. Lynch Street<br>Jackson, MS 39217-0280<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Phone<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019791815\">601.979.1815<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Director<\/dt><dd>Almesha L. Campbell<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Director Title<\/dt><dd>Director of Technology Transfer, Commercialization and Research Communications<\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Division<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/research\/\">Division of Research<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <div><dt>Innovation Center<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/\">JSU Innovation Center<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"quick-links\" aria-labelledby=\"ql-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head sec-head--center\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Quick Links<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"ql-h\">Resources & programs<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"quick-links-bar\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\">\ud83d\udca1 JSU Innovation Center<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/\">\ud83c\udfeb JSU I-Corps Site<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/nigms-xlerator-network\/\">\ud83d\udd17 NIGMS Southeast Xlerator Network<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/workshops\">\ud83d\udccb Workshops<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/xr-academy\/\">\ud83d\udcf7 Virtual Reality Academy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"what-is\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">What Is Technology Transfer?<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"what-is-h\">Understanding technology transfer & commercialization<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:grid;gap:1.25rem;max-width:800px;\">\n <div style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:8px;padding:1.5rem;\">\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Technology transfer at universities refers to the process of transferring research and innovation developed within the university to the private sector for commercialization. This process is typically managed by a technology transfer office (TTO) within the university, which is responsible for identifying potential technologies, assessing their commercial potential, and then licensing or transferring the technology to a company or entrepreneur who can bring it to market.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:.75rem;\">Universities have a wealth of knowledge and resources that can be used to create new technologies and products, and technology transfer is an important way to ensure that this research is used to benefit society. By transferring technology from the university to the private sector, companies are able to develop new products and services, create jobs, and promote economic growth. Additionally, many universities also receive royalties from the commercialization of their technologies, which can be used to fund further research and innovation.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-family:'Crimson Pro',Georgia,serif;font-size:1rem;color:#4A5060;line-height:1.85;\">The process of technology transfer at universities can include a variety of activities, such as intellectual property (IP) management, licensing, and startup formation. The TTO typically works closely with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to identify and develop commercially viable technologies, and to help navigate the process of bringing a technology to market. It is important to note that the technology transfer process is not only a way to commercialize the research but also a way to protect the intellectual property rights, ensure compliance with regulations and laws, and to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the university and industry partners.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"vision\" aria-labelledby=\"vision-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"max-width:760px;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Our Vision<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"vision-h\">Turning research into real-world impact<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">Technology transfer and commercialization refer to the process of transferring technology developed in academic or research institutions to the private sector for the purpose of creating a product or service that can be sold in the market. This process involves identifying potential technologies or innovations, assessing their commercial potential, and then transferring the technology to a company or entrepreneur who can bring it to market. The goal of technology transfer and commercialization is to promote economic growth and job creation by turning cutting-edge research into commercial products and services. Additionally, it helps in the development of new technologies, products, and services which can be beneficial for society as a whole.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Learn More About the Process<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec\" id=\"inventors\" aria-labelledby=\"inventors-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Inventors Toolkit<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"inventors-h\">Resources for university inventors<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">University inventors are researchers, faculty members, and students who are responsible for creating new technologies and innovations. They play a critical role in the technology transfer process, and the TTO works closely with inventors to help identify and develop commercially viable technologies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Inventor resources & programs<\/h3>\n <div class=\"toolkit-links\" style=\"margin-bottom:2rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc4<\/span>Tech Transfer Process<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/policies-and-agreements\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccb<\/span>Policies and Agreements<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/venturewell.org\/faculty-grants\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcb5<\/span>Venturewell Faculty Grants<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/i-corps-program\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>JSU I-Corps Program<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/xleratornetwork.com\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udd17<\/span>Xlerator Network<\/a>\n <a href=\"http:\/\/xleratornetwork.com\/enrich\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf89<\/span>EnRICH Program<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/span>SBIR Funding<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/sbir.cancer.gov\/programseducation\/aap\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span>NIH Applicant Assistant Program<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbir.gov\/tutorials\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span>SBIR Tutorials<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/about-us\/events\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udf10<\/span>USPTO Webinars\/Meetings<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.inventtogether.org\/\" class=\"toolkit-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"toolkit-link__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83c\udfef<\/span>Invent Together Patent Academy<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin-bottom:1rem;\">Intellectual property essentials<\/h3>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">Invention Disclosure<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">\n <p>Any publication, published abstract, or public presentation of an invention prior to filing a U.S. patent application may destroy your ability to obtain patents in most foreign countries.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:.6rem;\">JSU policy requires its employees and students to disclose inventions. As soon as you believe that you have a potentially patentable invention, contact <strong>Almesha L. Campbell, Director of Technology Transfer, Commercialization and Research Communications<\/strong>, who will explain the technology transfer process at JSU. You will be required to complete a Disclosure of Invention form, which provides the necessary information to evaluate patentability, inventorship, obligations to research sponsors, and other critical information.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:.6rem;\">It is imperative that information pertaining to an invention be kept confidential until a patent application is filed. Before publishing, talking to potential investors, or making a public presentation on an invention, contact the IP manager. Disclosure of invention to individuals outside the University could result in the loss of patent rights.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">What Is a Patent?<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to an inventor by the Government. This right gives the inventor the opportunity to \u201cexclude others from making, using or selling the invention\u201d for a term of <strong>20 years<\/strong> from the date of filing the application. In return for this period of exclusivity, the inventor must disclose the details of the invention so that others may seek improvements or new uses.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">Who Is an Inventor?<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">Determining who is named as an inventor on a patent is a legal decision rather than a choice made among participants. Only those individual(s) who furnish an idea can be named as inventor(s). An inventor is the one who first conceives of the invention in sufficient detail that someone skilled in the art could reproduce the invention. If two or more persons work together to make an invention, and each had a share in the ideas forming the invention, they are joint inventors.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ip-section\">\n <div class=\"ip-section__title\">What Is a Patentable Invention?<\/div>\n <div class=\"ip-section__text\">\n <p>An invention is a discovery or creation of new material (either a new manufactured product or a new composition of matter), a new process, a new use of an existing material, or any improvement of any of these. Most of these inventions generally can be patented. However, aesthetic creations or scientific discoveries without specified application cannot be patented. Things that exist in nature which are discovered and not invented, machines that defy the laws of nature, scientific theories, or mathematical methods cannot be patented.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:.6rem;\">In general, a patent will be granted for an invention so long as it:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Is new or \u201cnovel\u201d: the invention must never have been made in public in any way, anywhere, before the date on which the application for a patent is filed.<\/li>\n <li>Involves an inventive or \u201cunobvious\u201d step: this step must not be obvious to others with good knowledge and experience of the subject of the invention.<\/li>\n <li>Is capable of industrial\/useful application: an invention must be capable of being made or used in some kind of industry.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/researchers-and-inventors\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Full Inventors Toolkit Page<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"industry\" aria-labelledby=\"industry-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Industry Partnerships<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"industry-h\">Industry collaboration<\/h2>\n <p class=\"sec-body\">The Tech Transfer Unit establishes collaborations between industry and JSU researchers on SBIR and STTR projects. Industry partners can access JSU\u2019s research capabilities, facilities, and expertise to drive innovation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.75rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/industry\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Industry Page<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/news\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">News<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/resources\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-navy\">Resources<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"cta-band dk\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-h\">\n <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"cta-band__inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"cta-band__title\" id=\"cta-h\">Have a potentially patentable invention?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"cta-band__sub\">Contact the Technology Transfer Office today to discuss your research and learn how to protect and commercialize your innovation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-band__btns\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/technologytransfer\/technology-transfer-process\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Tech Transfer Process<\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/innovationcenter\/\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\">Innovation Center<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n <section class=\"sec sec--surface\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"contact-h\">\n <div class=\"w\">\n <div class=\"sec-head\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">\n <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Get in Touch<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"contact-h\">Contact Technology Transfer & Commercialization<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-items\">\n <div class=\"contact-item\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__label\">Location<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-item__val\">\n Technology Transfer and Commercialization<br>\n Administration Tower, 6th Floor<br>\n 1400 John R. 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