How AI Transformed Our Partner’s Research Operations
Case study of how a corporate R&D partner leveraged AI to accelerate research timelines by 40%.
University Tech Transfer Office Optimization
Case study of how a university TTO increased licensing revenue by 60% through strategic restructuring.
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization: What Changed and What’s Next
The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act reauthorized SBIR/STTR with new strategic breakthrough provisions up to $30M. Learn what government innovation officers need to know about implementation and research security changes.
NSF’s New $30M Strategic Breakthrough Awards: How to Qualify
NSF SBIR/STTR relaunched with $250M including $30M Strategic Breakthrough awards. Learn how deep tech startups can qualify for these non-dilutive funding opportunities with 100% matching funds.
Deep Tech Funding Tracker: Q2 2026 Deals and What They Signal
Q2 2026 saw $600M+ in deep tech AI funding rounds from General Intuition, Sail Research, Taktile, Scaled Cognition, and Patronus AI. Analyze key deals, investor signals, and emerging trends for venture capital and corporate venture investors.
Navigating the Proposed Patent Tax: 5 Strategies to Demonstrate Bayh-Dole Value
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick proposed that the federal government claw back 50% of patent licensing revenue universities earn from federally funded research. In late 2025, Lutnick argued on “The Axios Show” that because the government distributes roughly $50 billion annually in research grants, taxpayers should act like venture capitalists and receive a direct share of profits. This proposal directly challenges the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 and has drawn strong opposition from the AAU, AUTM, and the Bayh-Dole Coalition. Here are five evidence-based strategies for technology transfer offices to demonstrate Bayh-Dole value and respond to this policy threat.
What the LSU-Hyundai Steel Deal Teaches About University-Industry Master Agreements
Analysis of the LSU-Hyundai Steel Master Research Agreement: how pre-negotiating IP, workforce, and commercialization terms creates scalable university-corporate partnerships that reduce friction and accelerate research execution.