MIT Technology Licensing Office

The MIT Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is responsible for managing and commercializing the innovations developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its main role is to help researchers protect their inventions, secure patents, and find partners to bring these technologies to market. By facilitating agreements between inventors and businesses, the TLO fosters collaboration that can lead to new products, services, and startups, ultimately benefiting society and the economy. This office plays a crucial role in turning academic research into practical applications that can improve lives and drive technological progress.