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WCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs – Technology Transfer
Also known as: WCU Technology Transfer, WCU ORSP Tech Transfer
West Chester University · West Chester, PA
Technology Transfer and Commercialization services offered through WCU's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). Handles invention disclosures, patenting through PASSHE legal counsel, and licensing through Pennsylvania State System's Research Foundation (PSRF). Contact: Cheryl Neale-McFall, Associate Provost for Research and Creative Activity.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Ongoing
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
Medium confidence
Application and Timing
Ongoing, year-round. Process triggered by invention disclosures.
Participants
Faculty inventors primarily; may involve staff and student co-inventors on IP arising from research.
Funding and Equity
Indirect — facilitates licensing deals and potential royalty streams. No explicit proof-of-concept grant program found. Equity/royalty terms negotiated per deal through PSRF/PASSHE structures.
Recent Activity
Tech transfer page updated and linked prominently from ORSP as of 2026.
Known Startups or Winners
Specific startups or licensed technologies not listed on the public page.
Verification Gaps
- No specific patents, licenses, or startup spinouts listed.
- No metrics on volume of disclosures or outcomes.
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
- ORSP Tech Transfer official page detailing process and contacts.[1]
- Research report.[2]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting WCU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs – Technology Transfer at West Chester University.
1 source
WCU Technology Transfer Official Page
West Chester University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

West Chester University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
WCU Technology Transfer Official Page
Official WCU Technology Transfer page under ORSP. Documents 7-step process from invention disclosure through PASSHE legal (provisional patent) and PSRF (marketing, licensing, royalty distribution). Contact: Cheryl Neale-McFall, Associate Provost for Research and Creative Activity.
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