Updates from the Office of Commercialization

New Policy defines Ownership of Intellectual Property

Last month, University administration revised Executive Policy #38, which defines the University’s policy regarding intellectual property, technology transfer, and commercialization.

The full policy can be found on the Office of Procedures, Records, and Forms website.

Submissions for Commercialization Gap Fund Awards Now Open

The Office of Commercialization has officially opened submissions for the 2018-19 Commercialization Gap Fund (CGF) awards. This program awards up to $50,000 to WSU researchers that demonstrate how their work will make an economic impact on our society.

To be considered for this award, researchers need to submit a letter of intent by Friday, July 27. For more information on the process and the CGF, visit the Office of Commercialization website.