University of California Office of Technology Transfer

The University of California Office of Technology Transfer is an organization that manages and protects innovations—such as new inventions, discoveries, or research developments—that originate from UC faculty and researchers. Its main role is to evaluate these innovations, secure intellectual property rights like patents, and then license or commercialize them to companies or entrepreneurs. This process helps bring new technologies to market, fostering innovation and ensuring the university benefits financially, which can then support further research and academic purposes. Essentially, it acts as a bridge between university research and real-world application.