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May 18, 2022

NC State Ranked One of Nation’s Elite Technology Transfer Universities

NC State ranks second among all U.S. public universities in research technology transfer and commercialization according to a comprehensive analysis. 

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Apr 20, 2017

NC State Makes Top 25 for Technology Transfer

NC State ranks No. 25 among the 200 research institutions studied in the Milken Institute’s latest listing of best universities for technology transfer. 

May 10, 2016

Smart Research Keeps Produce Fresh

SmartFresh, an innovative product that helps extend the life of produce, is one of the most successful licensed technologies to come out of NC State research. 

Apr 4, 2016

A Leader in Licensing Research

As a land-grant university, NC State focuses on sharing its work. That focus has always served North Carolina, and it’s having a broader impact, too. The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) recently ranked NC State a national leader in licensing and optioning research to the private sector. 

Sep 9, 2015

Guiding Ideas from the Research Lab to the Business World

NC State is offering financial support to five research teams to help them develop research findings into viable business opportunities. The teams are focused on fields ranging from human health to the business of brewing beer. 

Oct 15, 2013

Pre-Proposals for CIF Due Nov. 4

The Office of Technology Transfer is now accepting pre-proposal submissions for the Fiscal Year 2015 funding cycle of the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund. 

Mar 24, 2011

Thinking Big

Pete Geisen graduated from NC State with a degree and a job running his own company. Find out how NC State's focus on entrepreneurship pays big dividends for students who think big. 

Mar 24, 2011

Chancellor’s Fund Boosts Innovation

If you’re an inventor on campus, you may be eligible for short-term funding to enhance the commercial value of your research through the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund. 

Sep 17, 2010

It’s the Economy, Professor

NC State helps North Carolina create jobs to speed the economic recovery with the launch of a new research Springboard. 

Feb 4, 2010

Engineering Faculty Members Honored

Ten engineering faculty members were recognized during the 2009 Innovation Showcase and Awards Ceremony hosted by the NC State Office of Technology Transfer and the Council for Entrepreneurial Development.