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Office of Technology Transfer

UCF drives groundbreaking innovations in diagnostics, displays, artificial intelligence, environmental solutions, and much more.

Our Mission

The University of Central Florida Office of Technology Transfer helps bring UCF researchers’ discoveries to market by protecting intellectual property, marketing, and licensing. Each invention is evaluated by experts in science, business, and law, who create tailored commercialization strategies. The office seeks industry partners to manage and promote promising technologies.

Bring an Idea to Market

Are you a researcher wondering about the viability of patenting, publicly disclosing, or commercializing your discovery? Thinking about starting a company to bring your idea to market? We’re here to answer your questions.

Partner with UCF 

UCF is America’s Partnership University™—committed to developing and strengthening collaborations with universities, organizations, and companies to drive discoveries and innovations that enhance student learning and impact both our communities and the global economy.

Partner with us by exploring our Tech Locator page to find solutions tailored to your company’s needs, taking the leap with a technology from our hand-curated Startups Start Here list, or by sponsoring research.

Colleges & Campus
Daring to Boldly Invent the Future: Florida’s Next-Generation Preeminent University
UCF has achieved 12 metrics to earn the state’s highest designation — a credit to the university community’s talents and dedication.
Science & Technology
UCF Planetary Scientist’s Innovations Help Pave the Way for Economic Activity Beyond Earth
Some of Metzger’s latest inventions are designed to help cost-effectively gather, use and manage resources, such as ice for water and fuel and lunar soil…
Science & Technology
UCF Biology Researcher Receives 2023 Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize
The $100,000 award recognizes Professor Joshua King’s invention of a non-toxic way to manage fire ants and other ground-nesting insects.

Contact the Office of Technology Transfer

4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, Florida, 32816 | 407.823.2000
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