As our world faces challenges more formidable than those of the past, engineers are developing green technologies that address issues of environmental sustainability and growth. Replacing the internet craze of the early millennium, green tech is the hot, new innovation frontier. Due to the complexity of the technologies addressing issues such as solar energy and carbon sequestration, it is not surprising to learn that a large majority of these life changing technologies emerge from the labs of universities. But how do these technologies make it from the basements of the Yang building to the market?
This session provides insight into the process of transferring a university developed technology into industry. We will explore the unique challenges that come along with the extended product development cycle endemic to green technology companies, and the hurdles that entrepreneurs face when trying to bring their products to market.
Katherine Ku, Director at the Office of Technology Licensing
Linda Chao, Senior Licensing Associate
1. What criteria should you use to evaluate the projects that Trexel could take on?
2. Is the transfer of technology from universities to industry important? Why or why not?
3. What's different about green technologies?
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Which project (molded structural foam, injection molding, blow molding, PVC extrusions, or meat trays and food packaging) should Bernstein recommend to the board? Why?