Office of Licensing & Commercialization | Licensing & Commercialization

The Office of Licensing & Commercialization is the cornerstone of a campus-wide movement designed to spur social and economic growth by using new innovations and discoveries to create valuable products, processes and services for the benefit of our region and beyond. Whether you are an accomplished scientist performing cutting edge research, an educator preparing the next generation of thought leaders, a student with a passion for making the world a better place or a business looking for new products and opportunities, we can help you find the resources you need.

Licensing and Commercialization

The mission of the Office of Licensing and Commercialization is to assist faculty, students and staff in transforming ideas into real world solutions that can transform the region's economy and can have a direct impact on individuals living in Eastern North Carolina. Licensing and Commercialization accomplishes this mission by commercializing university owned intellectual property (patents, copyright and trademarks), assisting in new venture development, enhancing research/industry collaboration and providing educational programming to the community.

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Small Business Technology Development Center

The SBTDC provides management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses. Most of the SBTDC services are free of charge, and all are confidential.

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