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Office of Technology Commercialization
Also known as: UNC OTC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
UNC's Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) manages all technology transfer, patenting, and licensing activities for the university. It has formed 200+ IP-based startups and generated $145.9M in cumulative licensing revenue. The Carolina Express License (CEL) provides standardized, expedited licensing for UNC startup companies.
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Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-26
High confidence
Key Details
- Cumulative invention disclosures: 4,776
- Patent applications: 1,994
- New US patents issued: 1,426
- Licensing revenue: $145.9M cumulative
- IP-based startups: 200+
- Carolina Express License (CEL): Standard license for early-stage UNC startups, expedites licensing with fair financial return
- Technology Development Grants: $5K-$25K for unlicensed technologies
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