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Office of Technology Commercialization

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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.

Also known as: UNC OTC

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-26); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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2026-06-26

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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