About AUTM The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) is a nonprofit leader in educating, developing, promoting and inspiring technology transfer practitioners to make the world a better place through the commercialization of academic research. AUTM s global community of 3,200 members represent businesses and government organizations, and more than 350 universities, research institutions and teaching hospitals.
Membership International 20% of membership is located outside United States 65 countries represented by AUTM membership
AUTM Mission The core purpose of AUTM is to support and advance academic technology transfer globally.
What is the Value of a TT Association?
Convening Regular gathering of colleagues from your country builds friendships, networks, and shared experiences Encourages more free flow of employees Time out of office can be very productive Tech transfer is NOT a competition because you don t share the same ideas
Teaching/Learning Sharing best practices helps bring all universities forward more quickly Active participation in teaching by TTO employees provides leadership opportunities You will learn from people with a shared policy and cultural environment There is only one Silicon Valley
Access A national TTO association provides a single entry point for industry to discover what discoveries are across the country Build collaborations and gain feedback from industry Creates consistency of practice
A National TT Culture Technology transfer is only successful when it creates harmony between policy, practitioners, and national culture A common national framework can only be achieved through a TT Association who can advocate on behalf of all research institutions
AUTM Through the Years 1974 Society for University Patent Administrators <25 universities Focused on managing patent portfolios Over next seven years helped to advocate for national TT policy
AUTM Through the Years 1983 name change to AUTM Represented the shift to managing the IP portfolios not just administering it Focused heavily on the transfer of life sciences ideas to pharma companies and the emerging biotech industry
My AUTM Story 1996 my entry to AUTM Excellent education in the basics of technology transfer My first meeting had 300 people Good networking Could get my questions answered 1999 startups begin to be discussed 2003 licensing begins to be more sophisticated and deals more complex
My AUTM Story 2004 Based on what I learned, I leave TTO to work at a startup 2010 Return to university TTO Begin to have more specific industry networking Regional meetings have become even more important Many more educational opportunities 2012 Stronger focus on AUTM advocacy in DC 2014 Startups explode 2017 Year-long discussion on redefining TT
AUTM Today Local and regional economic development Incubator management Today the association s approximately 3,200 members represent 65 countries. The most recent Annual Meeting drew 1,973 attendees. Entrepreneurial competitions and education Managing interactions with startups Collaborative ventures with corporations Recruiting and retaining faculty and partners Connecting with investors
Supporting Tech Transfer The association is dedicated to bringing research to life by supporting and enhancing global academic technology transfer through Education Professional development Partnering Advocacy
Save the Date Feb. 18-21 www.autm.net/2018 Annual Meeting
Professional Development Educational Webinars More than 70 archived webinars Convenient access any time from your desktop Dozens of topics from beginner to advanced Topics taught by seasoned technology transfer professionals
Professional Certification Global standard for competency and achievement Based on internationally recognized standards www.attp.info
Benefiting Society and Economy Societal Benefits and Economic Impact
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