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Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer
Also known as: OTT
Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY
University office responsible for patents, IP management, licensing, and technology commercialization. Encourages spinout companies as a commercialization vehicle. Offers cash-only or cash-plus-equity licensing. Manages patent portfolio with recent issuances across engineering, chemistry, and health.
2023 partnership with College of Law to enhance tech transfer/commercialization capabilities, including a new Professor of Practice. Innovation Law Center at College of Law supports technology ventures.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- Equity terms vary
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $0
Licensing
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-05-19
High confidence
Application and Timing
Rolling — invention disclosure portal for faculty/researchers.
Participants
Faculty inventors, researchers, graduate students with university-owned IP.
Funding and Equity
No direct grants. Licensing may involve cash and/or equity stakes in licensee companies. Patent cost reimbursement, annual fees, royalties, and milestone fees.
Recent Activity
- 2023: College of Law partnership announced for enhanced commercialization.
- 2025-2026: Multiple patents issued (avocado peel battery anode, UV disinfection torchiere, ferrofluidic polymer patterning, rechargeable calcium battery).
- 2026: Updated website active with recent patent list.
Known Startups or Winners
Spinout companies not publicly named. OTT supports faculty and student spinouts through licensing.
Verification Gaps
- Named spinout companies and their outcomes.
- Licensing volume and revenue data.
- Patent application and issuance rates.
Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer
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