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Yale Office of Cooperative Research
Also known as: Yale OCR, OCR at Yale
Yale University · New Haven, CT
Yale's technology transfer office, housed within Yale Ventures. Manages IP protection, licensing, and business development to spin out companies. Maintains a portfolio of ~200 available technologies for licensing.
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Licensing, Royalty Based
Equity
Equity taken
Application
Rolling
University Wide
Last activity
2026-06-23
High confidence
Application and Timing
Ongoing. IP portfolio updated and marketed continuously.
Participants
Faculty, postdocs, and inventors across Yale. External licensees and corporate or startup partners.
Funding and Equity
No direct grant program. Value in IP management, licensing deals, and facilitating investment for spinouts. Equity and royalties negotiated case by case in license and spinout agreements.
Recent Activity
- Part of Yale Ventures since 2022
- Active licensing and spinout pipeline
- Portfolio of ~200 available technologies
Known Startups or Winners
Refer to Yale Ventures spinout portfolio and Top Innovation Stories.
Verification Gaps
- Total spinouts per year not centrally published
- Typical equity/royalty terms not public
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Yale Ventures official site.[1] Commercify listing.[2]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Yale Office of Cooperative Research at Yale University.
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