Harvard Office of Technology Development

The Harvard Office of Technology Development (OTD) is responsible for managing and promoting inventions and innovations created by Harvard faculty and researchers. Its mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping to transform scientific discoveries into real-world applications. OTD works with startups and established companies to license technologies, secure funding, and support commercialization efforts. By doing so, it fosters economic growth, advances public health, and encourages collaboration between researchers and businesses, ensuring that groundbreaking ideas have the opportunity to make a positive impact on society.