The Business of Science: Research and Technology Translation

3 credits · Graduate

Students will study the processes, factors, and strategic decisions involved in bringing a technology from the lab or research center to market – often described as 'technology commercialization' or 'technology translation.' We will examine how technologies are conceived and evaluated, the conditions enabling commercialization of the technology, factors to consider for a go-to-market strategy, and how markets, customers, and funding drive strategic choices in the path towards technology commercialization. Intellectual property, regulatory considerations, financing structures, factors in licensing/startup decisions, and assessing market needs and competitive landscape will also be included.