TechComm promises a model that will foster collaboration between research- oriented universities and technology focused economic development entities. It could also add the magic ingredient- venture capital- while dramatically reducing the time from patent to commercialization. TechComm is the technology transfer component of the Center for Innovation.
Dr. Ron Elsenbaumer, Provost, University of Texas at Arlington
The Center For Innovation is a non-profit LLC, established in 2002 to serve as a catalyst for technology based economic development, comprised of collaborative partnerships and agencies, collectively focused on three strategic initiatives.
The Center’s mission is to develop the local, regional and national economy by creating greater access to:
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The Center’s work is premised on the concept that our future economic sustainability is dependent upon fostering collaboration among and between our nation’s federal labs, research-oriented universities, technology focused economic development entities, and the venture capital industry; resulting in greater affordability, reliability, and efficiency for all parties.
