Technology Transfer |
Welcome to the Plains Area Technology Transfer Service Section. This page includes useful technology transfer information, links and staff contact information. We're here to help and encourage you to contact us if you have questions or need additional information. On this Page: Helpful Links: Note: The following links take you to the national ARS Partnering and Licensing pages: |
Staff:
- Jeff Walenta - Scientific Technology Transfer Coordinator
Phone: 970-492-7055
Fax: 970-492-7065
E-mail: Jeffrey.Walenta@ars.usda.gov
- Tara Marostica - Agreements Assistant
Phone: 970-492-7059
Fax: 970-492-7023
E-mail: tara.marostica@ars.usda.gov
What is Technology Transfer at ARS?
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) at the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) works with ARS scientists to ensure their research has the maximum impact on the U.S. agricultural community. OTT helps ARS scientists form research partnerships with university and industrial researchers, actively markets ARS technology, seeks intellectual property protection for ARS inventions when such protection will enhance technology transfer, and licenses ARS intellectual property to companies interested in commercialization.
ARS continually looks for opportunities to partner with businesses, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and universities. These partnerships are designed to augment research programs, expedite research results to the private sector, exchange information and knowledge, stimulate new business and economic development, enhance U.S. trade, preserve the environment, and improve the quality of life for all Americans.
The USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) grants licenses to qualified businesses and individuals who wish to commercialize inventions resulting from federally supported research performed at USDA laboratories and research locations. Companies interested in licensing USDA inventions can obtain a license application online or from an OTT licensing staff member.
Partnering/Licensing Opportunities in the PA
On this page:
- Current PA Partnering Opportunities
- Current PA Licensing Opportunities
- Current PA Biological Agents Available for Licensing
- Agreements (CRADAs)
- Helpful Links to the National ARS Partnering Site
ARS continually looks for opportunities to partner with universities, businesses, other federal agencies, and state and local governments. These partnerships are designed to augment research programs, expedite research results to the private sector, exchange information and knowledge, stimulate new business and economic development, enhance U.S. trade, preserve the environment, and improve the quality of life for all Americans.
The USDA, ARS, Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) grants licenses to qualified businesses and individuals who wish to commercialize inventions resulting from federally supported research performed at USDA laboratories and research locations. Companies interested in licensing USDA inventions can obtain a license application online or from an OTT licensing staff member.
For more information about partnering with ARS in the PA contact:
- Tara Marostica
Agreements Assistant
USDA-ARS-OTT-PA
2150 Centre Avenue, Building D
Suite 300, Room 3053
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: 970-492-7037
Fax: 970-492-7023
Email: tara.marostica@ars.usda.gov
Also check out our PA Technology Transfer page.
Current Partnering Opportunities with the PA:
Current Licensing Opportunities with the PA:
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(None available at this time)
Current Biological Agents Available for Licensing with the PA:
- Monoclonal Antibodies For the Detection of:
- Ractopamine
- Zilppaterol
- Gluten
- Microbial Strains
- (None available at this time)
Note: These links take you to the national ARS "Partnering" site:
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreements
- Material Transfer Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Memorandums of Understanding
- Trust Fund and Reimbursable Cooperative Agreements
- Agreements Templates
Helpful links to the national ARS Partnering site: