OTD's mission is to help translate academic research into new products and services for the benefit of Nebraskans and the public. We are dedicated to assisting University inventors commercialize their technologies to support both economic development and future research at the University.
Vision
To support University research using revenues generated from licensed technologies
To assist in economic development by licensing technologies to Nebraska-based companies and startups
To create a University environment that encourages and nurtures highly talented, entrepreneurial faculty, staff and students
To seed future revenues in the form of gifts from businesses that have benefitted from the commercialization of University technology
Values
We will create an impartial, consistent, transparent and sustainable technology transfer organization at the University of Nebraska.
We will act as good stewards of the University’s IP by actively moving as many technologies as possible into the marketplace without compromising the demands of the technology or the interests of the stakeholders.
We will strive to be fast, flexible and fair when responding to inventors and negotiating deals with potential licensees or startups.
We will exercise fiscal responsibility by minimizing politics and using patentability and commercial viability to guide IP protection and licensing decisions.
