Technology Transfer:
Traditional vs. Supercluster

• Print version (PDF)

Traditional Method

• A scientist successfully identifies research that could become a new product and takes this idea to CSURF
• CSURF evaluates researcher's idea for marketability, potential for licensing, opportunities for growth and effort it will take to develop
• Promising ideas move toward commercialization
• Product is developed for market through co-development with the private sector, through licensing to a private company, or through a start-up company
• Product emerges into market after development

Supercluster Method

• Working with businesses, areas with needed research are identified early on based on global needs
• Supercluster collaborates with CSU Ventures to establish patents and develop market feasibility
• Supercluster works with an existing industry partner to help develop product and move it to market quickly
• Co-development of product, licensing and additional intellectual property development are continually cultivated throughout process