Technology Transfer

West Chester University offers Technology Transfer and Commercialization services for faculty, students and staff of the University through a cooperative effort with the State System office and the Penn State Research Foundation.

Technology transfer is the process of transferring scientific findings from one organization to another for the purpose of further development and commercialization. The process typically includes:

Identifying new technologies
Protecting technologies through patents and copyrights
Forming development and commercialization strategies such as marketing and licensing to existing private sector companies

Guidance and resources for Student Intellectual Property, both academic and work-related, are also available, including helpful guidance for student-business projects. See the PASSHE Technology Transfer and Commercialization website for more information.

Student Information
Process for Tech Transfer (PDF)
Intellectual Property Guide (PDF)

Faculty Information
Tech Transfer Training (PDF)
Tech Transfer Guide (PDF)
Tech Transfer Guide FAQ (PDF)
Intellectual Property (PDF)