You can help decide the next big commercialization project for a university that is consistently ranked as one of the most innovative in the nation. The Ohio State University has …
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If you lead a technology commercialization department, you have probably had the opportunity to work with startups on a number of levels. You are also (perhaps, painfully) aware that they …
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You’ve narrowed down the candidates. You’d be happy with any of them but you need to make an offer to one of them. Who do you choose and how do …
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If you’re in technology commercialization and you’re looking for a new opportunity, you know it’s not as easy as running a search on one of the big career sites. Technology …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about collaboration recently. One of our clients is launching a collaboration hub designed to draw people together – tops in their fields, communities, and classrooms …
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The “this” I’m referring to might surprise you. It’s not education, although you do need a good education to go into such a cerebral undertaking. It’s not a J.D., although …
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What makes the ideal tech transfer candidate? Good communication skills, a knack for building relationships and connecting with people are important. What about background? What education level? An advanced degree …
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I wanted to share an idea on this blog that I found fascinating. Our neighbors to the north, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce presented an innovative concept of mandatory entrepreneurial …
We say it often here at the Vortechs Group – technology licensing professionals wear a lot of hats – and a good one possesses a nice balance between raw intelligence …
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Work for one of FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Houston Methodist has earned this impressive distinction for 10 years in a row. As Director of Technology Transfer, …
Take your career to the next level at this public land-grant institution with grant and contract awards totaling $285 million in 2015. The University of Kentucky has increased its grants …
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Become the face of innovation in Calgary, Alberta. Innovate Calgary, an award-winning business incubator and technology transfer centre, has exclusively retained the Vortechs Group in their search for a Director of …
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Undergrads rarely understand the larger picture of how research is conducted, how startups and companies fit in, and the role of sponsored research and patents. Creating a mentor program within …
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The talented researchers at your university are probably full of ideas and creations. Numbers aren’t your problem. Deciding which research is commercially viable from the standpoint of entrepreneurs, startups, and …
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Commercialization professionals in universities have a number of stakeholders and while they all want a similar thing – a lucrative project/patent with marketing potential – there are some differences between …
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I like social media despite all of its limitations, invasions of privacy, and videos of kittens chasing dogs. It’s a way to reach people and develop relationships with peers in …
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