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Office of Technology Development

Also known as: Harvard OTD, Harvard Tech Transfer

Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

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  • Indirect support only
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

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Funding range

Equity

None

Application

Continuous

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-06-25

High confidence

The Office of Technology Development (OTD) manages technology transfer, patenting, licensing, and commercialization of Harvard University innovations. Under the Provost. Led by Isaac Kohlberg (Senior Associate Provost, 2006-2026). Metrics: 102 startups launched in 5 years, 900+ active licenses with 650+ industry partners, 5,800+ total patents, $4.4B+ raised by portfolio companies, $300M+ in industry-sponsored research funding. Operates three accelerators: Blavatnik Biomedical Accelerator, Harvard Grid Accelerator, and Climate and Sustainability Translational Fund.